Elizabeth Taylor was a former child star who started acting in the early 1940s at age ten, after signing a contract with Universal Studios.
The Hollywood star’s debut film was “One Born Every Minute” (1942). After that, she had a more prominent role when she appeared in “Lassie Come Home” (1943).
However, the leading lady rose to superstardom with her stint in the movie “National Velvet” (1944). The film became a significant success raking in $4 million at the time.
Taylor later starred in more notable films, including “Butterfield 8” (1960) and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?” (1965). The British native won Academy Awards for both.
How It Began & Her Health Struggles
Taylor was born to art-dealing parents in London, England, on February 27, 1932. She and her family uprooted to the United States soon after World War II began and settled in Los Angeles.
Shortly after arriving in California, a family friend suggested the couple take their daughter to a screen test. Young Taylor took after her mother, who had worked as an actress before getting married.
The future superstar started dancing at three years old, giving royal siblings Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret a recital.
Taylor’s acting career spanned over 60 years, with another memorable role in the 1944 movie, “The White Cliffs of Dover.”
As a rising star, Taylor injured herself at age twelve when she filmed “National Velvet.” She was thrown off a horse and sustained a back injury...CONTINUE READING