Elizabeth Taylor
Date of birth: 1932-02-27
Place of birth: Hampstead, London, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, Liz Taylor, La Liz, 엘리자베스 테일러, Kitten, エリザベス・テイラー, 伊丽莎白·泰勒
Biography
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond "Liz" Taylor, DBE (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was a European British-American actress. From her early years as a child star with MGM, she became one of the great screen actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. As one of the world's most famous film stars, Taylor was recognized for her acting ability and for her glamorous lifestyle, beauty and distinctive violet eyes. National Velvet (1944) was Taylor's first success, and she starred in Father of the Bride (1950), A Place in the Sun (1951), Giant (1956), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), and Suddenly, Last Summer (1959). She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for BUtterfield 8 (1960), played the title role in Cleopatra (1963), and married her co-star Richard Burton. They appeared together in 11 films, including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), for which Taylor won a second Academy Award. From the mid-1970s, she appeared less frequently in film, and made occasional appearances in television and theatre. Her much publicized personal life included eight marriages and several life-threatening illnesses. From the mid-1980s, Taylor championed HIV and AIDS programs; she co-founded the American Foundation for AIDS Research in 1985, and the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in 1993. She received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the Legion of Honour, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and a Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute, who named her seventh on their list of the "Greatest American Screen Legends". Taylor died of congestive heart failure at the age of 79.
Movie Credits
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
1958-08-29
An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexual
The Flintstones
1994-05-27
Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classi
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
1966-06-22
A history professor and his wife entertain a young couple who are new to the university's faculty. A
The End of a Beautiful Epoch
2015-06-07
Drama based on life and stories of one of the most popular Soviet/Russian writers - Sergei Dovlatov.
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985-01-01
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilari
Lassie Come Home
1943-12-01
Hard times come for the Carraclough family and they are forced to sell their dog, Lassie, to the ric
John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
1988-10-24
Biography of risk-taker and raconteur John Huston from his childhood to become one of the most highl
Giant
1956-11-08
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful yo
Reflections in a Golden Eye
1967-10-13
Bizarre tale of sex, betrayal, and perversion at a military post.
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt
1989-12-01
On the eve of 1987's Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, surviving famil
Father of the Bride
1950-05-18
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she annou
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
2011-01-01
A compilation of television's biggest and best stars as they are caught in hilarious moments while f
Victory at Entebbe
1976-12-22
The film is based on an actual event: Operation Entebbe and the freeing of Israeli hostages at Enteb
Father's Little Dividend
1951-04-05
Newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are having a baby, leaving her father t
The Mirror Crack'd
1980-02-06
Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to hav
Cleopatra
1963-06-12
Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar
BUtterfield 8
1960-11-04
Gloria Wandrous, a promiscuous fashion model, falls in love with Weston Liggett, the hard drinking s
Return to 'Giant'
1996-09-21
In the summer of 1955, an army of cameramen, lighting techs and movie stars descended on the small,
The Taming of the Shrew
1967-03-08
Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in P
A Place in the Sun
1951-06-12
A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy s
Ivanhoe
1952-07-31
Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the f
Night Watch
1973-11-08
A woman recovering from a nervous breakdown tries to convince her husband and and the local London p
Life with Father
1947-09-13
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really ru
TVTV Looks at the Oscars
1976-03-30
Made in 1976, TVTV's close-up look at Hollywood's annual awards ritual mixes irreverent documentary
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
1997-02-24
A special celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday featuring never-before-seen footage of her li
Suddenly, Last Summer
1959-12-22
The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What
Beau Brummell
1954-11-16
Captain George Bryan Brummell is a British soldier who appreciates fine clothing and innovative dres
Elephant Walk
1954-04-21
Colonial tea planter John Wiley (Peter Finch), visiting England at the end of World War II, wins and
Love Is Better Than Ever
1952-02-23
A dance instructor falls in love with a smart theatre agent; while he returns her affections, it's j
Little Women
1949-03-10
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
The V.I.P.s
1963-09-01
Wealthy passengers fogged in at London's Heathrow Airport fight to survive a variety of personal tri
Under Milk Wood
1972-01-27
The delightful if peculiar story of a day in the life of a small, Welsh fishing village called "Llar
Courage of Lassie
1946-11-08
Bill's separated from his litter, making friends with the wild creatures until he's found and adopte
Children of 'Giant'
2015-04-17
"Children of 'Giant'" is a documentary film that unearths deeply wrought emotions in the small West
Raintree County
1957-12-20
In 1859, idealist John Wickliff Shawnessey, a resident of Raintree County, Indiana, is distracted fr
National Velvet
1945-01-26
Mi Taylor is a young wanderer and opportunist who finds himself in the quiet English countryside hom
Secret Ceremony
1968-10-23
A penniless woman meets a strange girl who insists she is her long-lost mother and becomes enmeshed
Julia Misbehaves
1948-08-08
Julia and William were married and soon separated by his snobbish family. They meet again many years
The Girl Who Had Everything
1953-03-27
Attorney's daughter falls for one of his gangster clients.
Sweet Bird of Youth
1989-10-01
Tennessee William’s masterful melodrama about an aging movie star who, appalled by her own image on
Conspirator
1949-07-28
A newlywed suspects her husband of being a Communist spy.
The Only Game in Town
1970-01-21
Fran walks into a piano bar for pizza. She comes back home with Joe, the piano player. Joe plans on
The Last Time I Saw Paris
1954-11-18
Reporter Charles Wills, in Paris to cover the end of World War II, falls for the beautiful Helen Ell
Chavela
2017-06-16
Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided
Identikit
1974-05-20
A mentally disturbed woman arrives in Rome to find a city fragmented by autocratic law, leftist viol
Hammersmith Is Out
1972-05-12
The Faust legend retold (loosely) and applied to a mentally disturbed patient in a hospital run by a
Boom!
1968-05-26
Explores the confrontation between the woman who has everything, including emptiness, and a penniles
A Little Night Music
1977-09-30
A tangled web of affairs is weaved around actress Desirée Armfeldt and the men who love her: lawyer
The Comedians
1967-10-31
American and British tourists get caught up in political unrest in Haiti.
These Old Broads
2001-02-12
Network television executive Gavin hopes to reunite celebrated Hollywood stars Piper Grayson, Kate W
A Date with Judy
1948-07-29
Best friends Judy and Carol compete for the affection of an older man during their high school dance
The Sandpiper
1965-06-23
A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian board
Doctor Faustus
1967-10-10
Faustus is a scholar at the University of Wittenberg when he earns his doctorate degree. His insatia
The Blue Bird
1976-04-30
Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972-01-10
A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to t
Rhapsody
1954-04-16
A rich, young beauty, Louise Durant, follows the man she loves and hopes to marry to Zurich where he
Zee and Co.
1972-01-21
The venomous and amoral wife of a wealthy architect tries, any way she can, to break up the blossomi
Searching for Debra Winger
2002-07-13
Rosanna Arquette talks to various actresses about the pressures they face as women working in the en
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
2001-04-03
Documentary about the making of 20th Century Fox's 1963 film "Cleopatra," then the most expensive fi
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988-05-16
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star
1987-10-07
One of Hollywood's brightest stars is eclipsed by drink, drugs and self-doubt.
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
2023-06-20
This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock H
There Must Be a Pony
1986-10-05
Marguerite Sydney is a celebrated Hollywood star attempting a comeback after a stay in a mental hosp
Cynthia
1947-08-29
Sheltered by her conservative parents, a small-town teenager finally goes out on a date.
Poker Alice
1987-05-21
She's a New Orleans gambler with a poker face no man can resist. And when she unwittingly wins a "ho
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983-02-25
Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, war
Between Friends
1983-09-11
Two middle-aged women with nothing in common meet by accident and develop a close friendship while c
Malice in Wonderland
1985-01-01
Struggling actress Hedda Hopper can't get a break in Hollywood, even though an acquaintence of hers
The Big Hangover
1950-05-26
A young law school graduate is hired by a prestigious firm, but he neglects to inform them he is all
Young Toscanini
1988-10-07
A fanciful biopic of legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini as a very young man.
There's One Born Every Minute
1942-06-26
A nine-year-old Elizabeth Taylor made her film debut in this lively comedy. She plays the spoiled-br
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009-09-05
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists
How to Be Absolutely Fabulous
1995-01-06
Jennifer Saunders hosts a party of AbFab outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage.
Super Duper Bloopers
1986-01-01
This compilation of flubs and bloopers features TV goofs from Star Trek, M*A*S*H, sports games, news
Notre Dame de la Croisette
1983-02-23
A woman goes to Cannes and, lost in its chaos and unable to obtain tickets, ends up watching it on t
Elizabeth Taylor in London
1963-10-06
Actress Elizabeth Taylor, who was born in London, England, gives viewers a tour of the city, includi
A Death in Canaan
1978-03-01
When a teenager is accused of his mother's murder, the community of Canaan rallies to his defense.
Marilyn: Something's Got to Give
1990-12-13
Documentary on Marilyn Monroe's final days and the production of "Something Got to Give."
Ash Wednesday
1973-11-01
Barbara gets secret plastic surgery in Switzerland in an attempt to save her marriage to Mark, but h
Rat Pack
2022-01-11
In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Fran
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
2002-11-26
A tribute to the legendary costume designer Edith Head during her years providing costumes for the f
Quo Vadis
1951-11-08
After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lyg
The Jackson Family Honors
1994-02-22
Billed as a humanitarian event, the "Jackson Family Honors" taped in Las Vegas. The event was to sal
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
1988-01-02
This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson’s rise from child prodigy with the Jackso
Winter Kills
1979-05-11
The younger brother of an assassinated US President is led down a rabbit hole of conspiracies and de
That's Entertainment!
1974-06-21
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year hi
Callaway Went Thataway
1951-11-15
Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them on t
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
1995-11-16
The story of actor Roger Moore, including clips from his movies, television shows and interviews wit
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
1993-08-11
Audrey Hepburn was one of the movies' best-loved stars, blessed with beauty, talent, an elegant soph
Jane Eyre
1943-12-24
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happi
Becket
1964-03-11
Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding w
Anne of the Thousand Days
1969-12-18
Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir,
Return Engagement
1978-11-17
A live-theater production in which Elizabeth Taylor stars as Emily Loomis, a professor of ancient hi
That's Entertainment! III
1994-07-01
Some of MGM'S musical stars review the studios history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929
Elizabeth Taylor: An Intimate Portrait
1975-02-27
Vintage 1975 documentary about the life of movie queen Elizabeth Taylor hosted by Peter Lawford, and
The White Cliffs of Dover
1944-05-11
American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan m
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
1992-04-22
A live concert in tribute to Freddie Mercury, former lead singer of Queen. Mercury died of AIDS and
The Big Sur
1965-05-01
This MGM short film narrated by Richard Burton promotes its upcoming major release "The Sandpiper" (
The Comedians in Africa
1967-08-31
Behind the scenes short documentary about the cast and crew during the filming of The Comedians.
New York Premiere Telecast 'Giant'
1956-10-09
Star-studded charity New York City premiere of the film Giant.
On the Trail of the Iguana
1964-04-30
Behind the scenes documentary of the filming of Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana.
Operation Raintree
1957-08-31
MGM short that looks at the behind the scenes production of Raintree County.
A Star Is Born World Premiere
1954-09-28
Live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest wo
A Statue for 'The Sandpiper'
1965-04-30
Promotional short for the film "The Sandpiper".
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004-02-25
As Hollywood biographies go, Judy Garland's story is one of the saddest success stories you'll ever
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976-05-16
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time includi
Twenty Years After
1944-01-01
This short celebrates the 20th anniversary of MGM. Segments are shown from several early hits, then
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
1986-03-09
In this tribute to her frequent co-star and longtime love, Katharine Hepburn hosts a behind-the-scen
Scent of Mystery
1960-01-12
An Englishman and a cabby try to save an heiress from murder in Spain.
Sword-and-Sandal: The Story of the Period Epic
2019-04-14
The history of the peplum genre, known as sword-and-sandal cinema, set in Antiquity, from the silent
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
2003-04-24
Michael Jackson shows you his home videos.
Around the World of Mike Todd
1968-09-08
"Around the World with Mike Todd" serves as a summarization of the Todd's career, and his role in pr
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001-11-13
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson
Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
2000-05-26
A celebration of the life and work of Dame Elizabeth Taylor interspersed with clips from some of her
On Location: Where Eagles Dare
1968-11-01
A behind-the-scenes look at the difficulties of shooting a movie on location in the Austrian Alps.
George Stevens and His Place In The Sun
2001-08-14
This short documentary takes a look at director George Stevens' making of the classic 1951 film A Pl
A Letter to True
2004-01-01
A collection of Bruce Weber's favorite images of his dogs, friends, and historical world events.
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
1988-09-20
Tony Palmer's award-winning feature-length documentary profile of Richard Burton.
Genocide
1982-03-14
The mass murder of Jewish people by the Nazi regime is chronicled, with a warning that anti-Semitism
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
2010-01-26
Documentary that traces the last months of Michael Jackson's life, examines the circumstances that l
Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored
2009-07-27
Night of 100 Stars
1982-03-08
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
1993-02-10
Oprah interviews Michael Jackson, broadcast live around the world from his home, Neverland Valley Ra
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
2024-09-12
An aspiring singer is tasked with promoting the music catalogue of his great-grandfather, the famous
The Battle of Amfar
2013-01-18
When AIDS struck in the early 1980s, a scientist and a movie star did not have to respond - but they
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
2019-02-27
In the late 1990s, iconic photographer Bruce Weber barely managed to convince legendary actor Robert
Hooray for Hollywood
1976-01-01
A celebration of Hollywood in the 1930s, featuring a compilation of clips from features and newsreel
Bride of Trailer Camp
2001-06-21
A compilation of "coming attractions" from bad '50s melodrama through the greatest disaster movies o
James Dean: A Portrait
1995-09-30
A look at the legacy of icon actor James Dean on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death. The speci
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
2022-04-20
The story of the extraordinary final chapter of Freddie Mercury’s life and how, after his death from
Memories of Giant
1998-05-06
A 1998 retrospective documentary exploring the making and legacy of George Stevens’ Giant (1956). Fe
Richard Burton: Wild Genius
2025-11-10
The son of a Welsh miner, Richard Burton became a Hollywood star and is considered one of the greate
The Love Goddesses
1965-03-03
This insightful documentary features some of the major and most beautiful actresses to grace the sil
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
2024-05-16
Newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the star’s personal ar
Lykke og krone
1962-04-23
Depicts the royal houses of Europe (Norwegian, British, Belgian and Dutch) as well as Iran and the P
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021-11-25
Mondo Hollywood
1967-06-30
Long considered a cult classic, "Mondo Hollywood" captures the underside of Hollywood by documenting