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Vanessa Redgrave
An extensive stage and screen career, including Julia.
Morgan – A Suitable Case for Treatment · Julia
- Born
- 30 January 1937
- Birthplace
- Blackheath
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Vanessa Redgrave
British performer whose work ranges from Shakespeare to modern drama and international cinema. Her acting honours include an Oscar, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award.
Early life
Acting family
Born in London to actors Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson. Grew up within a family closely connected to the theatre.
Career
- 1958
Stage debut
Appeared in A Touch of Sun.
- 1961
Shakespeare breakthrough
Played Rosalind in As You Like It with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- 2003
Broadway recognition
Won a Tony for Long Day’s Journey into Night.
Selected work
Morgan – A Suitable Case for Treatment
Received her first Oscar nomination.
Julia
Won the supporting-actress Oscar for the title role.
Howards End
Played Ruth Wilcox in the literary adaptation.
Beyond work
Family
Had daughters Natasha and Joely Richardson with Tony Richardson, and a son, Carlo Gabriel Nero, with Franco Nero. Married Nero in 2006.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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