Vanessa Redgrave

A regal offspring of the silver screen.

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Age87

Full NameVanessa Redgrave

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Biography

Vanessa Redgrave is a prestigious member of the Royal Family of the British Stage. Born on January 30, 1937 to the esteemed thespian couple Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, Vanessa's greatness was predicted by none other than her own father's co-star, Laurence Olivier, who declared "tonight a great actress was born" during the curtain call of their production of Hamlet. To prove his prescience, Vanessa was honored with an Academy Award, two Emmys, two Golden Globes, two Cannes Best Actress awards, a Tony, a Screen Actors Guild award, a Laurence Olivier theatre award and a BAFTA fellowship over her flourishing career. As the daughter of two celebrated theatrical parents, Vanessa's achievements exceeded the lofty expectations set for her, as well as her siblings Corin Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave.

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Yes! They also are a nepo parent! Vanessa Redgrave comes from the illustrious Redgrave-Richardson-Markham family. They have twenty-six celebrities in their family. With four hundred two credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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Awards
5

Oscar1978
JuliaBest Actress in a Supporting Role
Primetime Emmy2000
If These Walls Could Talk 2Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Primetime Emmy1981
Playing for TimeOutstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special

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Family Tree

Born into the renowned Redgrave family, a dynasty of English theatre and film, the matriarch Rachel Kempson and esteemed actor Sir Michael Redgrave gave birth to a new generation of thespians, Vanessa Redgrave, Corin Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave. Grandson of Roy Redgrave and Margaret Scudamore, and nephew of John Clark, Carlo Gabriel Nero and Jemma Redgrave, this illustrious family of actors has achieved worldwide fame and acclaim. Revered for their talent, Vanessa, Corin and Lynn have won numerous awards and accolades, while Michael, Rachel and Roy have been awarded prestigious knighthoods. Since the 1930s, the Redgraves have left an indelible mark in the world of theatre and film, cementing their legacy as one of the most prominent acting dynasties in history.