Audrey Hepburn

Cast

Born

May 4, 1929 · Brussels, Belgium

Died

January 20, 1993

Birth name

Audrey Kathleen Ruston

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” Audrey Hepburn, with her magical presence and impeccable sense of style, remains an enduring icon of 20th-century screen and fashion. Born in Belgium and raised in Holland during World War II, she began her career in ballet before moving into modeling and then acting in various West End musical theatre productions. After her success in British cinema and her role in the Broadway production of Gigi (1951), Hepburn leaped to Hollywood stardom with her Oscar-winning performance in "Roman Holiday" (1953), and later on for "Sabrina" (1954), "A Nun's Tale" (1959), "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961) with that classic black dress and pearls ensemble, "Charade" (1963), "My Fair Lady" (1964) and "Wait Until Dark" (1967). Audrey Hepburn remains celebrated for her elegance and sophistication, both on and off screen, with a lasting legacy that extends beyond her filmography to her humanitarian work with UNICEF, where she tirelessly advocated for children in need. Her timeless charm, her redefinition of the word glamour, and her humanitarian efforts reaffirm a legacy that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.