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Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate

Currently Active 1943 — Present
Actressmodel

Personal Info

Born
Jan 24, 1943
Age
83
Birth Place
Dallas, Texas, U.S.

LEGACY & ORIGINS

Born Sharon Marie Tate
January 24, 1943
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died August 9, 1969 (aged 26)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of death Stabbing
Burial place Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City
Other names Sharon Tate Polanski
Occupations
Actressmodel

Years active 1961–1969
Spouse Roman Polanski ​(m. 1968)​
Children 1[a]
Parents
Paul James Tate (father)
Doris Tate (mother)


Sharon Marie Tate Polanski (January 24, 1943 – August 9, 1969) was an American actress and model. During the 1960s, she appeared in advertisements and small television roles before appearing in films as well as working as a model. After receiving positive reviews for her comedic and dramatic acting performances, Tate was hailed as one of Hollywood's most promising newcomers, being compared favorably with Marilyn Monroe.

She made her film debut in 1961 as an extra in Barabbas with Anthony Quinn. She next appeared in the British mystery horror film Eye of the Devil (1966) and co-starred in the 1967 film Don't Make Waves. Her first major role was as Jennifer North in the 1967 American drama film Valley of the Dolls, which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. The role would help her to become a rising sex symbol of Hollywood, appearing in a Playboy photoshoot by filmmaker Roman Polanski, her future husband. That year, she also performed in the comedy horror film The Fearless Vampire Killers, directed by Roman Polanski. Tate's last completed film, 12+1, was released posthumously in 1969.

Life & Career Details

Born Sharon Marie Tate
January 24, 1943
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died August 9, 1969 (aged 26)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of death Stabbing
Burial place Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City
Other names Sharon Tate Polanski
Occupations
Actressmodel

Years active 1961–1969
Spouse Roman Polanski ​(m. 1968)​
Children 1[a]
Parents
Paul James Tate (father)
Doris Tate (mother)


Sharon Marie Tate Polanski (January 24, 1943 – August 9, 1969) was an American actress and model. During the 1960s, she appeared in advertisements and small television roles before appearing in films as well as working as a model. After receiving positive reviews for her comedic and dramatic acting performances, Tate was hailed as one of Hollywood's most promising newcomers, being compared favorably with Marilyn Monroe.

She made her film debut in 1961 as an extra in Barabbas with Anthony Quinn. She next appeared in the British mystery horror film Eye of the Devil (1966) and co-starred in the 1967 film Don't Make Waves. Her first major role was as Jennifer North in the 1967 American drama film Valley of the Dolls, which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. The role would help her to become a rising sex symbol of Hollywood, appearing in a Playboy photoshoot by filmmaker Roman Polanski, her future husband. That year, she also performed in the comedy horror film The Fearless Vampire Killers, directed by Roman Polanski. Tate's last completed film, 12+1, was released posthumously in 1969.

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