Grace Kelly American Actress Known for Terror in the Aisles
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Biography
Grace Kelly (1929–1982) was an American actress from Philadelphia. Her death was on 14 September 1982, at the age of 52. She was recognised for appearances in That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) and High Society (1956).
She appears in Fourteen Hours (1951), the earliest title among her listed credits. She had 19 films and one TV series on record from 1951 to 1984. Roles on record include Frances Stevens in To Catch a Thief (1955) and Lisa Carol Fremont in Rear Window (1954). The Children of Theatre Street (1977) is the final credit listed before her death.
Music credits on record are limited to High Society – Motion Picture Soundtrack (1956). Her work is filed under western.
The records list 11 awards won and 2 nominations for her. She won Theatre World Award in 1950, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is Academy Award for Best Actress in 1955 for The Country Girl.
Filmography
20 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Terror in the Aisles | Film | |
| 1977 | The Children of Theatre Street | Film | |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | Film | |
| 1966 | The Poppy Is Also a Flower | Film | |
| 1963– | A Look at Monaco | TV series | |
| 1963 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Film | |
| 1962 | Mediterranean Holiday | Film | |
| 1959 | Glück und Liebe in Monaco | Film | |
| 1956 | High Society | Film | |
| 1956 | The Swan | Film | |
| 1956 | The Wedding in Monaco | Film | |
| 1955 | To Catch a Thief | Frances Stevens | Film |
| 1954 | Dial M for Murder | Film | |
| 1954 | Green Fire | Film | |
| 1954 | Rear Window | Lisa Carol Fremont | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Bridges at Toko-Ri | Film | |
| 1954 | The Country Girl | Film | |
| 1953 | Mogambo | Film | |
| 1952 | High Noon | Film | |
| 1951 | Fourteen Hours | Film |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 2 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Academy Award for Best Actress | The Country Girl | Won |
| 1954 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | The Country Girl | Won |
| 1954 | National Board of Review Award for Best Actress | Rear Window | Won |
| 1953 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Mogambo | Won |
| 1950 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
| anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire | Won | ||
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre | Won | ||
| Grand Cross of the Order of Beneficence | Won | ||
| Order of Saint-Charles | Won | ||
| Order pro Merito Melitensi | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1955 | Academy Award for Best Actress | The Country Girl | Nominated |
| 1954 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Mogambo | Nominated |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | High Society – Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (1956 to 1982, ended by death). She was the mother of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, Princess Stéphanie of Monaco and Princess Caroline of Monaco. Education on record includes American Academy of Dramatic Arts, finishing in 1949 and Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Grace Kelly at the time of death?
Grace Kelly died on 14 September 1982 at the age of 52. She was born on 12 November 1929.
What is Grace Kelly known for?
Grace Kelly was known for That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) and High Society (1956).
What is Grace Kelly’s nationality?
Grace Kelly was American, born in Philadelphia.
How tall was Grace Kelly?
Grace Kelly was 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
Who was Grace Kelly married to?
Grace Kelly’s marriages on record are to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (1956 to 1982).
Has Grace Kelly won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Academy Award for Best Actress (1955) for The Country Girl.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q3925), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Hans Peters for Anefo · CC0
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