Anjelica Huston - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	July 08, 1951
Age	74
Birthplace	Santa Monica, California, USA
Zodiac Sign	Cancer - (see also Anjelica Huston's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Academy Award-winning performances in 'Prizzi's Honor' and iconic roles in 'The Addams Family', 'The Witches', and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'

Intro

Anjelica Huston is an acclaimed American actress, director, producer, and author, best known for her performances in films such as 'The Addams Family', 'Prizzi's Honor', and 'The Grifters'. She has won major acting awards including an Academy Award, and is renowned for her distinctive screen presence and talent.

Early Life & Background

Anjelica Huston was born into a prominent film family to director John Huston and former ballerina Enrica Soma. She grew up in both Ireland and England, frequently moving due to her father’s film career. Huston began modeling as a teenager before transitioning to acting.

Career Highlights

Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Prizzi's Honor' (1985)
Nominated for Academy Awards for 'Enemies, A Love Story' (1990) and 'The Grifters' (1990)
Starred as Morticia Addams in 'The Addams Family' (1991) and its sequel
Directed feature films including 'Bastard Out of Carolina' (1996)
Worked with directors like Wes Anderson in 'The Royal Tenenbaums' (2001)

Trivia

First person in the Huston family to win an Oscar in three consecutive generations.
Was in a long-term relationship with photographer Bob Richardson and later actor Jack Nicholson.
Anjelica Huston's grandfather, Walter Huston, and father, John Huston, are also Oscar winners.

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