When and where was Audrey Hepburn born?
Audrey Kathleen Hepburn was born on the 4th of May 1929 at number 48 Rue Keyenveld in Ixelles, a municipality of Brussels, Belgium.
Questions about Audrey Hepburn
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What happened to Audrey Hepburn during World War II?
During the German occupation from 1939 to 1945, Hepburn used the name Edda van Heemstra for safety while her family suffered losses including the execution of her uncle Otto van Limburg Stirum. She gave silent dance performances to raise money for the Dutch resistance effort and volunteered at a hospital that served as a center for resistance activities in Velp.
Which film earned Audrey Hepburn an Academy Award for Best Actress?
Hepburn won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1953 for her starring role as Princess Ann in Roman Holiday. The producers initially wanted Elizabeth Taylor for the role but director William Wyler cast Hepburn after seeing her screen test.
Why did Julie Andrews not play Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady?
Producer Jack L. Warner thought Hepburn was a more bankable proposition than Julie Andrews who had originated the role on stage. Although non-singer Hepburn performed lengthy vocal preparation for the role, her vocals were ultimately dubbed by Marni Nixon because her voice was considered more suitable.
When did Audrey Hepburn die and what caused her death?
Audrey Hepburn died in her sleep on the evening of the 20th of January 1993 at her home in Tolochenaz, Vaud, Switzerland. A laparoscopy revealed she suffered from pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare form of abdominal cancer that had metastasised over several years.
Who designed the costumes for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's?
French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy designed the costumes for Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's and many other films including Sabrina and Funny Face. One of the little black dresses he created for the film sold for £467,200 at Christie's in 2006.