Elizabeth Taylor

- Birth name: Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor
- Born: February 27, 1932
- Birth place: England
- Years Active in films: 1941-2001
- Won Academy Awards for Butterfield 8 and Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf
- Trademark: "violet eyes"
- Made honorary dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000
- Has four children

Elizabeth Taylor is an iconic Academy Award winning British-American actress. Taylor first caught America's attention in the 1944 film National Velvet. She continued her big screen appearances, starring in more than fifty films. In 1963, Taylor became the first actress to earn $1 million for a film.PBS: Elizabeth Taylor: England's Other Elizabeth On July 31, 2008, Taylor was put on life support for congestive heart failure.
Taylor was a close friend of Michael Jackson's. It was reported that singer Barry Manilow would escort Ms. Taylor to Jackson's memorial service at the Staple Center on July 7, 2009.http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/07/75981/
Career

Elizabeth Taylor's film career has spanned decades. From her film debut in 1942 in There's One Born Every Minute, to being signed for an eighteen year contract with MGM producer Sam Marx. During that time, Taylor starred in the 1944 film National Velvet alongside Angela Lansbury, and garnered herself national attention. Soon after she starred alongside Montgomery Clift in A Place in the Sun and in the 1957 film Raintree Country. It was her roles as Gloria Wandrous in Butterfield 8 and Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? that would garner Taylor Best Actress Oscars. Along with Oscars, Taylor has received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her commitment to fighting the AIDS epidemic.PBS: Elizabeth Taylor: England's Other Elizabeth

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- Taylor x 2: Swift, Lautner more than 'just friends'
  
  Here's a funny tidbit: Both Taylors (independently) are collectors of Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia ranging from DVDs of her films to signed stuff they've ... (October 26, 2009)
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- Elizabeth Taylor's debut theatre gets extension go-ahead
  
  By David Doyle The theatre where Elizabeth Taylor made her London stage debut has been given consent for an extension as a part of a package of benefits ... (November 20, 2009)
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- Elizabeth Taylor Raves About 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' On Twitter
  
  And to hear Jackson's longtime friend and confidant, legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor tell it, the film was well worth the wait. Taylor nearly wore out ... (October 27, 2009)
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- Revised hunting proposal aired for Punkhorn
  
  Elizabeth Taylor noted that when the Punkhorn was created 20 years ago there was a nonbinding referendum on hunting and “the town said no hunting. ... (November 20, 2009)
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MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH TAYLOR
- Her TWITTER page http://twitter.com/DameElizabeth
- TWITTER about Bocelli concert "My mind, my soul were transported by his beauty, his voice, his inner being. God has kissed this man and I thank God for it." June 9, 2009
Elizabeth Taylor News
- Taylor x 2: Swift, Lautner more than 'just friends'
  
  Here's a funny tidbit: Both Taylors (independently) are collectors of Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia ranging from DVDs of her films to signed stuff they've ... (October 26, 2009)
  Chicago Sun-Times
- Elizabeth Taylor's debut theatre gets extension go-ahead
  
  By David Doyle The theatre where Elizabeth Taylor made her London stage debut has been given consent for an extension as a part of a package of benefits ... (November 20, 2009)
  Property Week News
- Elizabeth Taylor Raves About 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' On Twitter
  
  And to hear Jackson's longtime friend and confidant, legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor tell it, the film was well worth the wait. Taylor nearly wore out ... (October 27, 2009)
  MTV.com
- Revised hunting proposal aired for Punkhorn
  
  Elizabeth Taylor noted that when the Punkhorn was created 20 years ago there was a nonbinding referendum on hunting and “the town said no hunting. ... (November 20, 2009)
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Elizabeth Taylor on Amazon
- Suddenly, Last Summer - $9.95
  
  Tennessee williams yarn about a wealthy southern matriach her supposedly mad niece and a neurosurgeon. Special features: scene selections subtitles in englihs spanish portuguese ch...
  
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- The Taming of the Shrew - $14.94
  
  Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton sparkle and amuse as Katharina and Petruchio in William Shakespeare's comic look at male chauvinism and women's lib in the 16th century. Petruch...
  
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- Elizabeth: The Life of Elizabeth Taylor - $14.00
  
  Elizabeth Taylor is one of our last great movie stars. An Oscar-winning actress, she has lived her entire life in front of the spotlights, and her glamour and smouldering, sensual ...
  
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- Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry - $25.00
  
  "Here, in my own words and as I remember them, are my cherished stories about a lifetime of fun and love and laughter...I've never thought of my jewelry as trophies. I'm here to...
  
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- Cleopatra - $19.98
  
  Richard Burton, Rex Harrison and Elizabeth Taylor star in one of the greatest screen spectacles ever made - the story of the Queen of the Nile and her love affairs with Julius Caes...
  
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Elizabeth Taylor Professional Timeline
- Note:A few of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- February 27, 1932: Born London, England
- 1942: There's One Born Every Minute
- 1944: National Velvet
- 1947: Life with Father
- 1949: Little Women
- 1950: Father of the Bride
- 1951: A Place in the Sun
- 1958: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
- 1960: Academy Award for BUtterfield 8
- 1963: Cleopatra
- 1966: Academy Award for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
- 1973: Divorce His - Divorce Hers
- 1992: The Simpsons
- 1993: The American Film Institute honors the star with its Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2000: Britain's Queen Elizabeth pronounces Taylor Dame Commander of British Empire, the female equivalent of Knighthood
- 2006: Introduces jewelry line "House of Taylor"
Elizabeth Taylor Questions

What is your favorite movie with Elizabeth Taylor? Mine is Suddenly, Last Summer. 1 Answer

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Does Taylor Lautner Have A Flickr? 1 Answer

Not sure, but I do. :) http://www.flickr.com/people/cherilynferroggiaro/ read more

When is Taylor Swift's next album going to come out? 3 Answers

Well, her latest was released in 2008, prior to that it was 2006 so at this pace her next album is likely due for 2010. But with her current popularity they mig... read more

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Elizabeth Taylor Blogs
- Elizabeth Taylor's debut theatre gets extension go-ahead ...
  
  The theatre where Elizabeth Taylor made her London stage debut has been given consent for... (November 20, 2009)
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- Daily Painters Abstract Gallery: CHINESE - Elizabeth Mitchell Taylor
  
  CHINESE - Elizabeth Mitchell Taylor. To view more art by Elizabeth Mitchell Taylor, visit http://www.elizabethtaylorart.com/ TEXAS CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST DAILY PAINTER ELIZABETH MITCHELL TA... (November 20, 2009)
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- Elizabeth Taylor's recommended reviews - Printers Row
  
  The Lacuna: A Novel ” By Barbara Kingsolver Reviewed by Carolyn Alessio for Chicago Tribune From the author of “The Poisonwood Bible” comes a novel spanning three decades, set in the US and Mexico, of a man coming of age. (November 09, 2009)
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- Trivial And Fun Information About Elizabeth Taylor You May Not ...
  
  Elizabeth Taylor is a truly legendary actress. She started out as a child actress and bloomed into an accomplished actress winning two Oscars for her efforts. Here is a list of trivial and fun information about Elizabeth Taylor(November 10, 2009)
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- Success is a great deodorant. - Elizabeth Taylor
- With Taylor, Avery, Alex, Jeffrey, and Elizabeth! I miss nights like this:)
- they are awesome!!! Rob, Kristen, Ashley, Kellan, Michael, Peter, Elizabeth, Jackson, Nikki & even Taylor!! They are all tooo awesome!!
- well... Taylor Elizabeth Long, I love you and think you are definitely the best and smartest person ever.
- twilightguide.com Taylor Lautner on Live With Regis and Kelly: Thanks Elizabeth!! http://bit.ly/5jj3kG
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