Audrey Hepburn British Actress (1929–1993)
Audrey Hepburn · stage actor and model · British
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Biography
British actress Audrey Hepburn was born on 4 May 1929 in Rue Keyenveld - Keienveldstraat. She passed away on 20 January 1993 at the age of 63. Her best-known titles on this site are The Love Goddesses (1965) and Paris When It Sizzles (1964).
Records list Dutch in Seven Lessons (1948) as her earliest screen credit. In all, 34 films appear in her credits from 1948 to 2020. She played Maid Marian in Robin and Marian (1976), Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady (1964) and Regina Lampert in Charade (1963). Her screen work on record ends with Always in 1989.
Her discography lists 2 albums, including Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales (1992). Work listed as notable includes Sabrina, Funny Face and Roman Holiday.
Her awards record shows 20 wins and 5 nominations. The list of wins starts with Theatre World Award in 1952. Her latest listed award is Crystal Award in 1996.
Filmography
34 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Beautiful Like a Poem | Film | |
| 2016 | I Am Not Your Negro | Film | |
| 2015 | Trumbo | Film | |
| 1989 | Always | Film | |
| 1987 | Love Among Thieves | Film | |
| 1981 | They All Laughed | Film | |
| 1979 | Bloodline | Film | |
| 1976 | Robin and Marian | Maid Marian | Film |
| 1967 | Two for the Road | Film | |
| 1967 | Wait Until Dark | Film | |
| 1966 | How to Steal a Million | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1964 | My Fair Lady | Eliza Doolittle | Film |
| 1964 | Paris When It Sizzles | Film | |
| 1963 | Charade | Regina Lampert | Film |
Show all 34 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Breakfast at Tiffany's | Film | |
| 1961 | The Children's Hour | Film | |
| 1960 | The Unforgiven | Film | |
| 1959 | Green Mansions | Film | |
| 1959 | The Nun's Story | Film | |
| 1957 | Funny Face | Film | |
| 1957 | Love in the Afternoon | Film | |
| 1957 | Mayerling | Film | |
| 1956 | War and Peace | Natasha Rostova | Film |
| 1954 | Sabrina | Film | |
| 1953 | Roman Holiday | Princess Ann | Film |
| 1952 | The Secret People | Film | |
| 1951 | Baby Beats the Band | Film | |
| 1951 | Laughter in Paradise | Film | |
| 1951 | Monte Carlo Baby | Film | |
| 1951 | One Wild Oat | Film | |
| 1951 | The Lavender Hill Mob | Film | |
| 1951 | Young Wives' Tale | Film | |
| 1948 | Dutch in Seven Lessons | Film |
Awards and nominations
20 won, 5 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Crystal Award | Won | |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children | Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales | Won |
| 1993 | Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| 1993 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special | Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn | Won |
| 1992 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Won | |
| 1992 | SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1989 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | |
| 1987 | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 1980 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 1968 | Special Tony Award | Won | |
| 1965 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress | My Fair Lady | Won |
| 1962 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress | Breakfast at Tiffany's | Won |
| 1960 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress | The Nun's Story | Won |
| 1959 | New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress | The Nun's Story | Won |
| 1954 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Roman Holiday | Won |
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| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Golden Globes | Won | |
| 1954 | Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play | Ondine, ou La naïade | Won |
| 1953 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Roman Holiday | Won |
| 1952 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
| Donaldson Awards | Won | ||
| 1968 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Wait Until Dark | Nominated |
| 1962 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Breakfast at Tiffany's | Nominated |
| 1960 | Academy Award for Best Actress | The Nun's Story | Nominated |
| 1955 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Sabrina | Nominated |
| 1954 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Roman Holiday | Nominated |
Discography
2 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales | Album |
| 1964 | My Fair Lady – The Original Sound Track Recording | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Mel Ferrer (1954 to 1968, divorced) and Andrea Dotti (1969 to 1982, divorced). She was the mother of Luca Dotti and Sean Hepburn Ferrer.
Audrey Hepburn Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Audrey Hepburn at the time of death?
Audrey Hepburn died on 20 January 1993 at the age of 63. She was born on 4 May 1929.
What is Audrey Hepburn known for?
Audrey Hepburn was known for The Love Goddesses (1965) and Paris When It Sizzles (1964).
What is Audrey Hepburn’s nationality?
Audrey Hepburn was British, born in Rue Keyenveld - Keienveldstraat.
How tall was Audrey Hepburn?
Audrey Hepburn was 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
Who was Audrey Hepburn married to?
Audrey Hepburn’s marriages on record are to Andrea Dotti (1969 to 1982) and Mel Ferrer (1954 to 1968).
Has Audrey Hepburn won any awards?
Yes. 20 awards are on record, including Crystal Award (1996).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q42786), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Anefo · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
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