Leigh Taylor-Young - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 25, 1945 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Leigh Taylor-Young's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Her roles in films such as 'Soylent Green' and 'I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!', as well as her position on the TV series 'Peyton Place.' |
Intro
Leigh Taylor-Young is an American actress known for her work in film, television, and stage since the late 1960s. She gained prominence with her breakthrough role on the television series 'Peyton Place,' and continued to appear in a variety of roles across multiple genres, earning both critical acclaim and industry recognition.
Early Life & Background
Leigh Taylor-Young was born in Washington, D.C. She attended Northwestern University, where she studied economics before moving into acting. Her early interest in the arts was complemented by her university studies, and she quickly made the transition to professional acting.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Rachel Welles on the TV series 'Peyton Place' (1966–1967)
- Starred alongside Peter Sellers in 'I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!' (1968)
- Featured as Shirl in the cult classic 'Soylent Green' (1973)
- Won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for 'Picket Fences' (1993)
- Recurring roles on TV series such as 'Dallas' and 'The Young and the Restless'
Trivia
- She was married to actor Ryan O'Neal, her co-star on 'Peyton Place.'
- She is an ordained minister in the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness.
FAQs
People also ask
Leigh Taylor-Young is 81 years old.
Leigh Taylor-Young was born the 25 January 1945.
Washington, D.C., United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 25th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 25, 1945, Allied forces advanced in Burma, with British 3rd Commando Brigade engaging in the Battle of Hill 170, securing a bridgehead in the Arakan region.
- Day of the week: January 25th, 1945 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Dream Of You by Frank Sinatra
- Popular movie: The Lost Weekend directed by Billy Wilder
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