Janet Leigh - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 06, 1927 |
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| Died | October 03, 2004 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Merced, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Janet Leigh's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960) |
Intro
Janet Leigh was an American actress, singer, author, and dancer, best known for her iconic role as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960), for which she received a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination.
Early Life & Background
Janet Leigh was born Jeanette Helen Morrison on July 6, 1927, in Merced, California. She was an only child, raised in a modest family, and spent most of her childhood in Stockton, California. Leigh attended the College of the Pacific before being discovered by actress Norma Shearer, which launched her Hollywood career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Marion Crane in 'Psycho' (1960)
- Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Psycho'
- Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Psycho'
- Appeared in notable films such as 'Touch of Evil' (1958), 'Little Women' (1949), and 'The Manchurian Candidate' (1962)
- Authored several books, including the memoir 'There Really Was a Hollywood'
Trivia
- Mother of actress Jamie Lee Curtis.
- Married four times, including to actor Tony Curtis.
- Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
FAQs
People also ask
Janet Leigh was born the 6 July 1927.
Merced, California, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 6th, 1927, in brief:
- Historical events: Neil Simon, the renowned American playwright, was born on July 4, 1927, in The Bronx, New York City.
- Day of the week: July 6th, 1927 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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