Michael Wilding - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	July 23, 1912
Died	July 08, 1979 (age 66)
Birthplace	Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign	Leo - (see also Michael Wilding's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rat
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	British film actor; roles in 'Piccadilly Incident,' 'Spring in Park Lane,' and as Elizabeth Taylor's second husband.

Intro

Michael Wilding was a prominent English actor, best known for his roles in British films during the 1940s and 1950s, and for his later work in Hollywood as well as his marriage to Elizabeth Taylor.

Early Life & Background

Michael Wilding was born in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England. He initially worked as a commercial artist before transitioning to acting, where he started as an extra in films and subsequently established himself on the stage and in British cinema.

Career Highlights

Starred in critically acclaimed British films such as 'Piccadilly Incident' (1946), 'Spring in Park Lane' (1948), and 'The Courtneys of Curzon Street' (1947).
Signed a contract with MGM and appeared in Hollywood productions, including 'The Egyptian' (1954) and Alfred Hitchcock's 'Stage Fright' (1950).
Notable for his highly publicized marriage to actress Elizabeth Taylor (1952–1957).

Trivia

Wilding was married four times, most famously to Elizabeth Taylor.
He struggled with epilepsy later in life, which contributed to his early retirement from acting.

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