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Grace Kelly

Acting 52 (deceased) years old Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA ★ 1.2
Born: November 12, 1929
Died: September 14, 1982

Biography

Grace Patricia Kelly (November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982) was an American actress who, after starring in several significant films in the early to mid-1950s, became Princess of Monaco by marrying Prince Rainier III in April 1956.

Kelly was born into a prominent Catholic family in Philadelphia. After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1949, Kelly began appearing in New York City theatrical productions and television broadcasts. She gained stardom from her performance in John Ford's adventure-romance Mogambo (1953), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the drama The Country Girl (1954). Other notable works include the western High Noon (1952), the romantic comedy High Society (1956), and three consecutive Alfred Hitchcock suspense thrillers: Dial M for Murder (1954), Rear Window (1954), and To Catch a Thief (1955).

Kelly retired from acting at age 26 to marry Rainier and began her duties as Princess of Monaco. The couple had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert, and Princess Stéphanie. Her charity work focused on young children and the arts. In 1964, she established the Princess Grace Foundation to support local artisans. Her organization for children's rights, AMADE Mondiale, gained consultive status within UNICEF and UNESCO. Grace's final film contribution was to the documentary The Children of Theatre Street (1977) directed by Robert Dornhelm, where she served as the narrator. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Kelly died at the age of 52 at Monaco Hospital on September 14, 1982, from injuries sustained in a car crash the previous day. She is listed 13th among the American Film Institute's 25 Greatest Female Stars of Classical Hollywood cinema. Her son, Prince Albert, helped establish the Princess Grace Awards in 1984 to recognize emerging performers in film, theatre, and dance.

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Known For

Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions
Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions 2022
'Rear Window' Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic
'Rear Window' Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic Self (archive footage) 2001
Rear Window
Rear Window Lisa Fremont 1954
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man Self (archive footage) 1988
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
The Bridges at Toko-Ri Nancy Brubaker 1954

Filmography

Acting Credits (82)

Maria Callas: The Final Act
Maria Callas: The Final Act Self (archive photo) 2024
Rainier III par lui-même
Rainier III par lui-même 2023
The Grace Kelly Scrapbook
The Grace Kelly Scrapbook Self 2023
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin
Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin Self (archive footage) 2022
Grace Kelly: Precious Memories
Grace Kelly: Precious Memories Self (archive footage) 2022
Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions
Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions 2022
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft 2021
Grace Kelly - Lost Tapes of a Princess
Grace Kelly - Lost Tapes of a Princess Self (archive footage) 2021
Her Name Was Grace Kelly
Her Name Was Grace Kelly Self (archive footage) 2021
A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera Self (archive footage) 2020
Beautiful Like a Poem
Beautiful Like a Poem Self (archive footage) 2020
Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy Self (archive footage/photos) 2019
Diana: In Her Own Words
Diana: In Her Own Words Self (archive footage) 2017
Becoming Cary Grant
Becoming Cary Grant Self (archive footage) 2017
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly
Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly Self (archive footage) 2009
Callas Assoluta
Callas Assoluta Self (archive footage) 2007
Grace Kelly: The Princess of Monaco
Grace Kelly: The Princess of Monaco Self (archive footage) 2007
Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess
Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess Self - Actress (archive footage) 2006
Året var 1956
Året var 1956 Self (archive footage) 2006
Hitchcock and Dial M
Hitchcock and Dial M Self (archive footage) 2004
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love Self (Archive Footage) 2003
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Edith Head: The Paramount Years (archive footage) 2002
Living Famously
Living Famously Self / Various (archive footage) 2002
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief
Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief Self (archive footage) 2002
Heart of the Festival
Heart of the Festival Self (archive footage) 2002
'Rear Window' Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic
'Rear Window' Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic Self (archive footage) 2001
Sad?
Sad? Margot Mary Wendice (archive footage) 1996
That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III (archive footage) 1994
Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait Self (archive footage) 1993
The Magic of Bing Crosby
The Magic of Bing Crosby Self (archive footage) 1991
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly
Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly 1990
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man Self (archive footage) 1988
Sacrée Soirée
Sacrée Soirée Self (archive footage) 1987
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
Grace Kelly: The American Princess Self (archive footage) 1987
Notre Dame de la Croisette
Notre Dame de la Croisette Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 1983
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars Self 1982
The Children of Theatre Street
The Children of Theatre Street Narrator 1977
That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II (archive footage) 1976
Le Grand Échiquier
Le Grand Échiquier Self 1972
Anneliese Rothenberger gibt sich die Ehre
Anneliese Rothenberger gibt sich die Ehre Self 1971
Frank Sinatra: In Concert at Royal Festival Hall
Frank Sinatra: In Concert at Royal Festival Hall Self 1971
Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose
Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose Self - Host 1968
The Poppy Is Also a Flower
The Poppy Is Also a Flower Self - Narrator (uncredited) 1966
Der goldene Schuß
Der goldene Schuß Self 1964
Die Drehscheibe
Die Drehscheibe Self 1964
Mediterranean Holiday
Mediterranean Holiday Self 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show Self 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show Self 1961
Happiness and Love in Monaco
Happiness and Love in Monaco Self 1959
Zwischen Glück und Krone
Zwischen Glück und Krone 1959
High Society
High Society Tracy Lord 1956
The Wedding in Monaco
The Wedding in Monaco Self 1956
The Swan
The Swan Princess Alexandra 1956
MGM Parade
MGM Parade self 1955
To Catch a Thief
To Catch a Thief Frances Stevens 1955
Green Fire
Green Fire Catherine Knowland 1954
The Country Girl
The Country Girl Georgie Elgin 1954
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
The Bridges at Toko-Ri Nancy Brubaker 1954
Rear Window
Rear Window Lisa Fremont 1954
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder Margot Wendice 1954
Reflets de Cannes
Reflets de Cannes Self 1954
Mogambo
Mogambo Linda Nordley 1953
The Oscars
The Oscars Self 1953
The Kill
The Kill Freda Clark 1952
High Noon
High Noon Amy Fowler Kane 1952
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame 1951
Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours Mrs. Louise Ann Fuller 1951
Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre Beth 1950
Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre Janice 1950
Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre Meg 1950
Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents Therese 1950
The Rockingham Tea Set
The Rockingham Tea Set Sara Mappin 1950
Lights Out
Lights Out 1949
Suspense
Suspense 1949
Studio One
Studio One Nurse Sara Mappin 1948
Studio One
Studio One Freda Clark 1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse Bethel Merriday 1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse Ann Rutledge 1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse 1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse Paula 1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse Lucy Bakewell Audubon 1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show Self 1948

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