American actress
Born: July 6, 1927
Died: October 3, 2004
Janet Leigh (July 6, 1927 – October 3, 2004) was an American actress whose career spanned over five decades. Born Jeanette Helen Morrison in Merced, California, Leigh was discovered by actress Norma Shearer, leading to a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Her early career featured roles in films such as “The Romance of Rosy Ridge” (1947) and “Little Women” (1949).
Leigh’s most iconic role came in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960), where her performance as Marion Crane earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The famous shower scene became one of the most memorable moments in cinematic history.
Throughout her career, Leigh appeared in a variety of genres, including comedies like “Bye Bye Birdie” (1963) and dramas such as “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962). She also worked in television, starring in shows like “The Twilight Zone” and “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”
Leigh was married four times, most notably to actor Tony Curtis, with whom she had two daughters, actresses Kelly and Jamie Lee Curtis. Her legacy continues through her contributions to film and her family’s continued presence in Hollywood. Janet Leigh remains a celebrated figure for her versatility and enduring impact on the film industry.
Janet Leigh’s 5 most popular quotes
- I don’t know what it is I exude. But whatever it is, it’s whatever I am!
- Goodbyes are sad, no matter what the promise of tomorrow is.
- In order to dream, you need to have a springboard which is the facts. It gives it that touch of reality, and I think that’s quite important… truth with fiction.
- At one point I was introduced to a devastatingly handsome young man beautiful, really with black unruly hair, large sensitive eyes fringed by long dark lashes, a full sensuous mouth — and an irresistible personality. His name was Tony Curtis.
- [Her life with Tony Curtis in 1961:] We were beginning the climb to a higher plateau. Acceptance. Recognition. Status. Security. We only had to hold on and hope the thin air didn’t make us dizzy and cause a tumble. We also needed to remember that the inside had to ascend together with the outside.
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