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Kim Novak: Biography

Kim Novak

Birth Name: Marilyn Pauline Novak
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/13/1933, Aquarius
Profession: Actor

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Kim Novak Fast Facts:

In the words of film historian David Thomson, she is "the epitome of every small-town waitress or beauty contest winner who thought of being in the movies."
A Columbia Pictures production assistant introduced her to a talent scout after meeting her at a party in Los Angeles; she was on tour that summer modeling for Thor refrigerators.
Went on a personal strike in 1957 to protest her pay, which was $1,250 per week.
Was first choice to play Marion Wormer, the Dean's wife, in 1978's Animal House.
Turned down the lead roles in the 1961 films Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Hustler.
Had a well-publicized relationship with Sammy Davis Jr.
Raises horses and llamas on her Oregon ranch with her husband.
In 2005, fashion designer Alexander McQueen named one of his handbags "The Novak" in her honor.

Kim Novak Relationships:
Blanche Novak - Mother
Robert Malloy - Husband
Rebecca Malloy - Stepdaughter
Richard Quine - Ex-fiancé
Lisa Malloy - Stepdaughter
Richard Johnson - Ex-husband
Joseph Novak - Father
Arlene Novak - Sister
Kim Novak Awards:
1957 Golden Globe: Henrietta Award (World Film Favorites) - Winner
1955 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Winner
1956 BAFTA Awards: Best Foreign Actress - Nominee
1997 Berlin Film Festival: Lifetime Achievement (Honorary Golden Bear) - Winner

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Kim Novak, Richard Chamberlain Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com

Kim Novak, Valerie Harper Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com

Kim Novak, Tippi Hedrin Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

Kim Novak Steve Granitz/WireImage

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