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Lynn Redgrave

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Lynn Redgrave: Biography

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Birth Name: Lynn Rachel Redgrave
Birth Place: London, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 03/08/1943, Pisces
Date of Death: 05/02/2010
Profession: Actor

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Lynn Redgrave Fast Facts:

Member of an esteemed family of actors that spans five generations, Redgrave trained at London's Central School of Speech and Drama and made professional stage premiere in a 1962 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Became an international star with her Oscar-nominated performance as a heavyset woman-in-love in the 1966 film Georgy Girl. Her sister Vanessa was also nominated that year for her role in Morgan! (Both lost to Elizabeth Taylor.)
Debuted on Broadway in the show Black Comedy in 1967.
Sued MCA and Universal Television after being fired from the sitcom House Calls in 1981, saying it was due to breastfeeding her newborn daughter on the set and not their allegation of a salary dispute. She lost the lawsuit and later claimed it resulted in being blacklisted in Hollywood.
A battle with bulimia and weight issues in general eventually led to a more positive attitude as the longtime spokesperson for Weight Watchers (1984-1992). The tagline "This is living" was used as the title for her 1991 autobiography.
Despite an overwhelming body of work, rarely had the opportunity to act with family members. The few instances include performing next to sister Vanessa onstage in Chekhov's Three Sisters (with niece Jemma Redgrave) and in the TV movie remake Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Costarred with husband John Clark in the 1989 Broadway production of Love Letters. They later divorced in 2000.
Moved to the US in the early 1970s and has been a citizen since 1998. Included on Queen Elizabeth's New Year Honors List for 2002 and named Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen.
After a diagnosis of breast cancer in 2002, Redgrave and daughter Annabel documented her treatment and recovery in the book Journal: A Mother and Daughter's Recovery from Breast Cancer.

Lynn Redgrave Relationships:
Natasha Richardson - Niece
Michael Redgrave - Father
Jemma Redgrave - Niece
John Clark - Ex-husband
Benjamin Clark - Son
Carlo Gabriel Sparanero - Nephew
Rachel Kempson - Mother
Corin Redgrave - Brother
Harvey Redgrave - Nephew
Vanessa Redgrave - Sister
Arden Redgrave - Niece
Annabel Clark - Daughter
Luke Redgrave - Nephew
Kelly Clark - Daughter
Joely Richardson - Niece
Lynn Redgrave Awards:
1981 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1967 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Nominee
1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
1966 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1998 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2006 Tony: Actress (Play) - Nominee
1993 Tony: Actress (Play) - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1976 Tony: Actress (Play) - Nominee
1967 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1964 BAFTA Awards: Most Promising Newcomer to Film - Nominee
1998 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1966 BAFTA Awards: Best British Actress - Nominee
1996 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1998 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1996 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
College:
Central School of Speech and Drama, London, England