Tippi Hedren

Birth Name:

Nathalie Kay Hedren

Birth Place:

New Ulm, Minnesota, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer

Began visiting refugees at Hope Village in California in 1975 as a relief coordinator with Food for the Hungry
Founded the Shambala Preserve animal sanctuary in California
Had an instrumental role in helping Vietnamese immigrants to the US start their own businesses in the nail industry
Her daughter ins award-winning actress Melanie Griffith
Moved to New York City at 18 to pursue a modeling career and made an uncredited appearance in the film "The Petty Girl," which ultimately lead her to make her breakout role in "The Birds․"
Founded the Shambala Preserve animal sanctuary in California
Inspired Naomi Watts' character in the 2001 film "Mulholland Drive․"

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