Age, Biography, and Wiki
Natasha Richardson was born on May 11, 1963, in Marylebone, London. She was part of the distinguished Redgrave family, being the daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave. Richardson's early life was marked by her familial ties to the theatre and film industry, which would later influence her career path. She passed away at the age of 45 due to complications from a skiing accident in 2009.
| Occupation | Stage Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 11 May 1963 |
| Age | 62 Years |
| Birth Place | Marylebone, London, England |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | England |
| Date of death | 18 March, 2009 |
| Died Place | New York City, U.S. |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Natasha Richardson stood at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm). However, her weight and other body measurements are not widely documented.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Natasha Richardson married actor Liam Neeson on July 3, 1994. The couple had two sons together and remained married until her untimely death in 2009. Their relationship was celebrated for its strength and longevity.
Richardson's parents divorced in 1967. The following year, she made her film debut at the age of four in an uncredited role in The Charge of the Light Brigade, directed by her father.
Richardson began her career in regional theatre at Leeds Playhouse, and in 1984 at the Open Air Theatre in London's Regent's Park, when Richardson appeared in A Midsummer Night's Dream with Ralph Fiennes and Richard E. Grant. Her first professional work in London's West End was in a revival of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull in 1985. This production also featured her mother, Vanessa Redgrave. Soon afterward, Richardson starred in a London stage production of High Society, adapted from the Cole Porter film. She made her Broadway debut in 1993, in the title role of Anna Christie, which is where Richardson met future husband Liam Neeson and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play at the 47th Tony Awards. In 1998, Richardson played the role of Sally Bowles in Sam Mendes's revival of Cabaret on Broadway, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical at the 52nd Tony Awards. The following year, Richardson returned to Broadway in Closer, for which she was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, and in 2005 Richardson appeared again with the Roundabout, this time as Blanche DuBois in the revival of Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire, opposite John C. Reilly as Stanley Kowalski. In January 2009, two months before her death, Richardson played the role of Desirée Armfeldt in a concert production of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, with her mother Vanessa Redgrave, who played Madame Armfeldt. At the time of Richardson's death, the pair were preparing to co-star in a Broadway revival of the musical.
Richardson was named Best Actress at the 1994 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for Widows' Peak and that same year appeared in Nell with Jodie Foster and future husband Liam Neeson. She appeared in the Disney film remake The Parent Trap in 1998 alongside Dennis Quaid, as Elizabeth James, the divorced mother of Lindsay Lohan's characters Hallie Parker and Annie James. Additional film credits include Blow Dry (2001), Chelsea Walls (2001), Waking Up in Reno (2002), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Asylum (2005), which won Richardson a second Evening Standard Award for Best Actress, The White Countess (2005), and Evening (2007). Her last screen appearance was as Mrs. Kingsley, the headmistress of a girls' school in the 2008 comedy Wild Child. During the last week of January 2009, Richardson recorded her offscreen role as Ruth Mallory, the wife of climber George Mallory, who disappeared while climbing Mount Everest during a 1924 expedition, in the 2010 documentary film The Wildest Dream, for which Liam Neeson provided narration.
Richardson helped raise millions of dollars in the fight against AIDS; her father Tony Richardson had died of AIDS-related causes in 1991. She was also actively involved in AmfAR, becoming a board member in 2006 and participating in many other AIDS charities, including Bailey House, God's Love We Deliver, Mothers' Voices, AIDS Crisis Trust and National AIDS Trust, for which Richardson was an ambassador. She received AmfAR's Award of Courage in November 2000.
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| Husband | Robert Fox (m. 1990-1992) Liam Neeson (m. 1994) |
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Net Worth and Salary
At the time of her death, Natasha Richardson's net worth was estimated at $15 million. Her successful acting career, combined with her marriage to Liam Neeson, significantly contributed to her financial prosperity.
Career, Business, and Investments
Natasha Richardson enjoyed a successful career in both film and theatre. She won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Sally Bowles in the Broadway production of "Cabaret" in 1998. Richardson also appeared in notable films like "The Handmaid's Tale," "Nell," and "The Parent Trap." In addition to her acting, she was involved in producing films, such as "Asylum" in 2005.
Early in her career, Richardson portrayed Mary Shelley in Ken Russell's Gothic (1986) and Patty Hearst in the eponymous 1988 biopic film directed by Paul Schrader and later received critical acclaim and a Theatre World Award for her Broadway debut in the 1993 revival of Anna Christie. Richardson also appeared in The Handmaid's Tale (1990), Nell (1994), The Parent Trap (1998), Maid in Manhattan (2002), and The White Countess (2005).
Social Network
Natasha Richardson did not have a significant presence on social media platforms, as her career peaked before the widespread use of these networks. However, her legacy lives on through tributes and discussions about her work on various social media platforms.
In 1984, Richardson made her first credited screen appearance as an art tutor in the James Scott-directed Every Picture Tells A Story, based on the early life of the painter William Scott. Richardson later starred as Mary Shelley in the 1986 film Gothic, a fictionalised account of the author's creation of Frankenstein. The following year, Richardson starred with Kenneth Branagh and Colin Firth in A Month in the Country, directed by Pat O'Connor. Director Paul Schrader signed Richardson for the title role of Patty Hearst in the 1988 docudrama film Patty Hearst about the heiress and her kidnapping. Richardson's performances with Robert Duvall and Faye Dunaway in The Handmaid's Tale and Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett and Helen Mirren in The Comfort of Strangers (directed by Schrader) won her the 1990 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress. In 1991, Richardson appeared in The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish with Bob Hoskins. He later credited her with giving him the best kiss of his life during the film. "She got hold of me and kissed me like I've never been kissed before. I was gobsmacked."
Education
Information about Natasha Richardson's formal education is not widely detailed. However, her upbringing within a family of actors likely influenced her early exposure to the performing arts.
In conclusion, Natasha Richardson's life was marked by her exceptional talent, her enduring marriage to Liam Neeson, and her lasting impact on the entertainment industry. Despite her untimely passing, her legacy continues to inspire new generations of actors and remains a cherished memory for her fans worldwide.
Richardson was educated in London at two private schools, the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in South Kensington and St. Paul's Girls' School in Hammersmith, before going on to study acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
