Olivia Hussey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 17, 1951 |
|---|---|
| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Olivia Hussey's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Playing Juliet in the 1968 film adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.' |
Intro
Olivia Hussey is an English actress best known for her portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.' Her performance, acclaimed for its emotive power and youthful authenticity, earned her international fame and recognition, especially during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Early Life & Background
Olivia Hussey was born to Argentinian opera singer Andreas Osuna and English legal secretary Joy Hussey. She moved from Argentina to London with her mother and brother when she was seven years old following her parents' divorce.
Career Highlights
- Won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year for 'Romeo and Juliet' (1968).
- Starred in 'Jesus of Nazareth' (1977) as Mary, mother of Jesus.
- Appeared in 'Death on the Nile' (1978) and 'Black Christmas' (1974).
- Worked with major directors including Franco Zeffirelli.
Trivia
- Her birth name is Olivia Osuna.
- She was only 15 years old when she was cast as Juliet.
- Hussey has also worked extensively as a voice actress.
FAQs
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Olivia Hussey is 74 years old.
Olivia Hussey was born the 17 April 1951.
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
On Her Birth-Day
About April 17th, 1951, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 17th, 1951 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: When You and I Were Young Maggie, Blues by Gary Crosby & Friend (Bing Crosby)
- Popular movie: A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Elia Kazan
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