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Janet Leigh Biography
Birth Name:Jeanette Helen Morrison
Birth Place:Merced, California, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Received an honorary degree from the University of the Pacific in 2004
- Married actor Tony Curtis in 1951
- Gave birth to actress Jamie Lee Curtis in 1958
- Became involved with acting by getting a screen test with MGM after actress Norma Shearer saw a picture of Leigh on Leigh's father's desk while he was working at a ski resort
- Studied at the College of the Pacific and the University of Southern California
- Gained a reputation as a "Scream Queen" in Hollywood films
- Stated that she was not able to take a shower after watching her character being brutally murdered in a shower on screen
Awards
- 1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1960Golden Laurel-Top Female Comedy Performance: nominated
- 1961Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1961Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: winner
- 1961Golden Laurel-Top Female Comedy Performance: winner
- 1961Golden Laurel-Top Female Supporting Performance: nominated