Age, Biography and Wiki
Grace Kelly was an American actress who was born into a wealthy family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began her acting career in 1950 and quickly rose to fame, appearing in films such as High Noon, Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, and To Catch a Thief. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Country Girl in 1954.
In 1956, Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and became the Princess of Monaco. She retired from acting and devoted her life to her new role as a princess. She was an active philanthropist and was involved in many charities. She died in 1982 at the age of 52.
Grace Kelly had an estimated net worth of $30 million at the time of her death. She earned her wealth through her acting career and her marriage to Prince Rainier III. She also inherited a large sum of money from her father, who was a wealthy businessman.
| Popular As |
Grace Patricia Kelly |
| Occupation |
actress,soundtrack |
| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
12 November 1929 |
| Birthday |
12 November |
| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Date of death |
September 14, 1982 |
| Died Place |
Monaco Hospital, La Colle, Monaco |
| Nationality |
United States |
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 53 years old group.
Grace Kelly Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Grace Kelly height
is 5' 6½" (1.69 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 6½" (1.69 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Grace Kelly's Husband?
Her husband is Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (m. 1956)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (m. 1956) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Stephanie, Caroline, Princess of Hanover, Albert II, Prince of Monaco |
Grace Kelly Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Grace Kelly worth at the age of 53 years old? Grace Kelly’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated
Grace Kelly's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Dial M for Murder (1954) | $14,000 |
Grace Kelly Social Network
Timeline
She was voted the 12th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Premiere magazine.
Ranked #51 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997]
Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#5). [1995]
In 1993, the United States and Monaco simultaneously released a commemorative postage stamp honoring her. However, United States federal law forbids postage stamps depicting foreign heads of state, so the United States stamp listed her as "Grace Kelly", while the Monaco stamp listed her as "Princess Grace".
Assisted in the pre-production status of Grace Kelly (1983) starring Cheryl Ladd as Grace Kelly.
Bought a silver frame as a wedding gift to Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981.
Was offered to do a role in 11-time Oscar-nominated The Turning Point (1977).
Hoped to return to acting in Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (1964), but the people of Monaco did not want their princess playing a thief and romancing Sean Connery.
In January 1959, the Austrian government awarded her a medal of merit for aid to Hungarian refugees escaping Russian invasion, given through Monaco's Red Cross.
She was considered for the role of Maggie the Cat in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), which eventually went to Elizabeth Taylor.
In 1956, she played Tracy Lord in the musical comedy High Society (1956) which also starred Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. The whimsical tale ended with her re-marrying her former husband, played by Crosby. The film was well received. It also turned out to be her final acting performance. Grace had recently met and married Prince Rainier of the little principality of Monaco. By becoming a princess, she gave up her career. For the rest of her life, she was to remain in the news with her marriage and her three children.
In 1955, Grace once again teamed with Hitchcock in To Catch a Thief (1955) co-starring Cary Grant.
Although she got noticed with High Noon, her work with director Alfred Hitchcock, which began with Dial M for Murder (1954) made her a star.
Her standout performance in Rear Window (1954) brought her to prominence. As Lisa Fremont, she was cast opposite James Stewart, who played a crippled photographer who witnesses a murder in the next apartment from his wheelchair.
Grace stayed busy in 1954 appearing in five films.
Grace would forever be immortalized by winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Georgie Elgin opposite Bing Crosby in The Country Girl (1954).
In 1953, Grace appeared in only one film, but it was another popular one.
The film was Mogambo (1953) where Grace played Linda Nordley. The film was a jungle drama in which fellow cast members, Clark Gable and Ava Gardner turned in masterful performances. It was also one of the best films ever released by MGM.
The following year she landed the role of Amy Kane in High Noon (1952), a western starring Gary Cooper and Lloyd Bridges which turned out to be very popular.
In 1951, she appeared in her first film entitled Fourteen Hours (1951) when she was 22. It was a small part, but a start nonetheless.
Grace worked some as a model and made her debut on Broadway in 1949. She also made a brief foray into the infant medium of television. Not content with the work in New York, Grace moved to Southern California for the more prestigious part of acting -- motion pictures.
After her high school graduation in 1947, Grace struck out on her own, heading to New York's bright lights to try her luck there.
On November 12, 1929, Grace Patricia Kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to wealthy parents. Her girlhood was uneventful for the most part, but one of the things she desired was to become an actress which she had decided on at an early age.
She was voted the 27th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly.
Kelly was the daughter of John Brendan Kelly, Sr. (1889-1960), the son of Irish immigrants, and his wife Margaret Katherine (Majer), whose parents were German. She had three siblings: Peggy, John Jr. and Lizzane.
