About
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...
Known for
Studio OneSeries • 1948
Robert Montgomery PresentsSeries • 1950
The Philco Television PlayhouseSeries • 1948
SuspenseSeries • 1949
Lights OutSeries • 1949
Rear WindowMovie • 1954
Lux Video TheatreSeries • 1950
To Catch a ThiefMovie • 1955
Dial M for MurderMovie • 1954
High NoonMovie • 1952
High SocietyMovie • 1956
The Bridges at Toko-RiMovie • 1954
The Country GirlMovie • 1954
MogamboMovie • 1953
Fourteen HoursMovie • 1951
That's Entertainment, Part IIMovie • 1976
That's Entertainment! IIIMovie • 1994
Green FireMovie • 1954
The SwanMovie • 1956