Remembering the actress Janet Leigh
One of her most iconic roles came in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” where she played Marion Crane. Her performance in the infamous shower scene became one of the most memorable moments in film history and earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and an Academy Award nomination
Remembering the actress Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh, born Jeanette Helen Morrison on July 6, 1927, in Merced, California, was the only child of Helen Lita and Frederick Robert Morrison. Raised in Stockton, California, Leigh’s early life was marked by a strong academic inclination and a love for performing arts. She was discovered by actress Norma Shearer, who saw her photograph at the ski resort where Leigh’s parents worked.
Leigh’s film career began in the late 1940s after signing a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). She made her film debut in “The Romance of Rosy Ridge” (1947), opposite Van Johnson. Her early career was marked by a series of roles that showcased her versatility and charm. She starred in films such as “Little Women” (1949), “Angels in the Outfield” (1951), “Scaramouche” (1952) and “Touch of Evil” (1958), establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood.
Janet Leigh’s career reached new heights in the 1950s and 1960s. One of her most iconic roles came in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960), where she played Marion Crane. Her performance in the infamous shower scene became one of the most memorable moments in film history and earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and an Academy Award nomination.
Leigh continued to work steadily in both film and television throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Notable films from this period include “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962), where she starred alongside Frank Sinatra, and “Bye Bye Birdie” (1963). In the later stages of her career, she appeared in various television series and made-for-TV movies, demonstrating her enduring appeal and talent.
Janet Leigh was married four times. Her first marriage, at age 15, was annulled. She married Stanley Reames in 1945, but they divorced in 1949. Her third marriage to Tony Curtis in 1951 brought significant media attention. They had two daughters, actresses Kelly Curtis and Jamie Lee Curtis, before divorcing in 1962. Leigh’s fourth marriage was to Robert Brandt, a stockbroker, in 1962, and they remained together until her death.
Janet Leigh passed away on October 3, 2004, at her home in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 77. She died from vasculitis, an inflammation of the blood vessels. Her passing was widely mourned in Hollywood and by her many fans around the world.
Look back at one of the most memorable scenes in movie history featuring Janet Leigh in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Pshyco” in 1960
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