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Sharon Tate was an American actress and model who rose to fame in the 1960s. She was best known for her roles in films such as Valley of the Dolls (1967) and The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967). She was also the wife of director Roman Polanski.
Tate was born in Dallas, Texas, to Paul Tate, an army officer, and his wife, Doris. She had two sisters, Debra and Patti. Tate attended high school in Italy and later studied at the University of Texas at Austin.
In 1966, Tate moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. She quickly found success, appearing in films such as Eye of the Devil (1966) and Valley of the Dolls (1967). She also appeared in television shows such as The Beverly Hillbillies (1966) and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1966).
In 1968, Tate married director Roman Polanski. The couple had a daughter, named after Tate, in 1969.
On August 9, 1969, Tate and four others were murdered by members of the Manson Family. Tate was eight and a half months pregnant at the time of her death.
At the time of her death, Tate had a net worth of approximately $2 million.
Popular As |
Sharon Marie Tate |
Occupation |
actress,soundtrack |
Age |
26 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
Born |
24 January, 1943 |
Birthday |
24 January |
Birthplace |
Dallas, Texas, USA |
Date of death |
9 August, 1969 |
Died Place |
Benedict Canyon, Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, California, USA |
Nationality |
United States |
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 26 years old group.
Sharon Tate Height, Weight & Measurements
At 26 years old, Sharon Tate height is 5' 6" (1.68 m) .
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5' 6" (1.68 m) |
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Who Is Sharon Tate's Husband?
Her husband is Roman Polanski (20 January 1968 - 9 August 1969) ( her death)
Family |
Parents |
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Husband |
Roman Polanski (20 January 1968 - 9 August 1969) ( her death) |
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Sharon Tate Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sharon Tate worth at the age of 26 years old? Sharon Tate’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated
Sharon Tate's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Don't Make Waves (1967) | $750 per week |
The Wrecking Crew (1968) | $125,000 |
12 + 1 (1969) | 150,000 USD |
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Portrayed by Margot Robbie in Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019).
Her ghost has been seen at the house of David Oman that he JUST built in 2005. Along with his friends and guest have seen or felt activity by her and tried an exorcism, but failed to relive the spirits of her and other victims from Charles Manson crime. David and the other's involved could be seen on the popular Paranormal TV show Paranormal Witness: The Manson Curse (2013). Sarah Beaudin and Sarah Jacqueline both play her in this episode.
When, in 2003, E! Entertainment Television ranked the 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003), the murder of Sharon Tate was listed at number nine.
When the house was demolished in 1994, Trent Reznor having used the house to record his 8th Halo album 'The Downward Spiral (1994)' alledgedly took the 'Pig' door and used it for his studio in Louisiana.
Last book she read was Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" which she convinced Roman Polanski would make a great film one day. Polanski's film Tess (1979) is dedicated simply "For Sharon".
There is a reference to Sharon Tate in Woodstock (1970) best seen in the bluray disc version of the movie. Exactly 15 minutes into the movie a local storekeeper is being interviewed on the business the rock festival was bringing in -- behind the storekeeper's right shoulder is a newsstand of local papers including the New York Daily News, the front page headline "Sharon's Pals Balk At Probe - Cops Study New Address Book". Sharon's death had been the front page news story around the world the weekend before Woodstock.
Sharon was 2 months pregnant of her first child while filming in Italy and France a funny Italian comedy movie 12 + 1 (1969) in February 1969.
She would appear as a red-haired beauty in the spy spoof The Wrecking Crew (1968) working with Dean Martin and the equally beautiful Elke Sommer.
In 1967, she would meet her future husband, director Roman Polanski, on the set of the English film Dance of the Vampires (1967).
Sharon's big role would be that same year when she was the starlet in Valley of the Dolls (1967). With her marriage to Roman, her life became one of parties, travel and meeting influential movie people.
Received "introducing" designation in the credits of two films. Internationally with Eye of the Devil (1966) and domestically in Don't Make Waves (1967), both produced by her mentor, Martin Ransohoff.
Auditioned for the role of Liesl in The Sound of Music (1965) that went to Charmian Carr.
Was originally cast in the role of "Billie Jo" on Petticoat Junction (1963), but she walked away from the show on advice from her manager (Martin Ransohoff). He didn't feel it was a good launching pad for her career.
Sharon's early life was one of constant moving as her father served in the military. When she lived in Italy, she was voted "Homecoming Queen" of her high school. After being an extra in a few Italian films, Sharon headed to Hollywood where she would again start as an extra. Her first big break came when she was cast as the shapely bank secretary, "Janet Trego", in the television series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) (1963-1965).
She was 5'6" tall, wore a size 6 dress in 1960s sizing and a size 6B shoe.
Spent her junior year of high school in three different schools: Columbia High School in Richland, Washington, from September to late fall 1959; Irvin High School in El Paso, Texas, from late fall 1959 to April 1960; and Vicenza American High School in Vicenza, Italy, from April to June 1960. She graduated from Vicenza American High School in 1961.
Was crowned Sophomore Princess at Columbia High School in 1958.
Lived in Richland, Washington from the 1955 to the fall of 1959 and attended Chief Joseph Junior High School (now Chief Joseph Middle School) from September of 1955 to June of 1958, and Columbia High School (now Richland High School) from September of 1958 to October of 1959.
Was very close to her younger sisters Debra Tate, born November 6, 1952, and Patricia Tate, born October 30, 1957, and died June 3, 2000.
Lived in Pasadena, Texas from 1948 to 1955 and attended St. Pius V Catholic School and South Shaver Elementary School.
Her parents' names are Paul James Tate and Doris Gwendolyn Willett. They were married on January 25, 1942. Her mother was born on January 19, 1924 and died on July 10, 1992.