Audrey Ruston: British Actress
Biography
Professional Name: Audrey Hepburn
Date of Birth: May 4, 1929
Place of Birth: Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium
Died: January 20, 1993 (aged 63)
Nationality: British
Profession: Actress, Humanitarian, Fashion Icon
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Religion: Roman Catholic
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Weight: Approx. 50 kg (110 lbs)
Education
Early Education: Private schools in England and the Netherlands
Dance Training: Studied ballet at the Arnhem Conservatory in the Netherlands
Later trained in London with Marie Rambert, a well-known ballet instructor
Fluent in multiple languages: English, Dutch, French, Spanish, and Italian
Family
Father: Joseph Victor Anthony Ruston – British businessman
Mother: Baroness Ella van Heemstra – Dutch aristocrat
Marriages:
Mel Ferrer (m. 1954 – div. 1968) – Actor
Andrea Dotti (m. 1969 – div. 1982) – Italian psychiatrist
Children:
Sean Hepburn Ferrer
(with Mel Ferrer)
Luca Dotti (with Andrea Dotti)
Career
Audrey Hepburn's career began as a ballet dancer and model, but she quickly transitioned to film and stage in the early 1950s.
Iconic Films:
Roman Holiday (1953) – Won Academy Award for Best Actress
Sabrina (1954)
Funny Faces (1957)
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) – Her most iconic role as Holly Golightly
My Fair Lady (1964)
Wait Until Dark (1967)
Audrey was admired for her elegance and became a fashion icon with close ties to designer Hubert de Givenchy.
Later Work & Humanitarian Career:
After largely retiring from acting in the late 1960s, Audrey became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in the 1980s, dedicating herself to humanitarian work in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Net Worth
At the time of her death in 1993, Audrey Hepburn's net worth was estimated at around $55 million (equivalent to $100+ million in today's terms). Her income came from films, endorsements, and royalties.
Awards & Honours
Academy Award –
Best Actress (Roman Holiday, 1954)
BAFTA Awards- 3 wins
Golden Globe Awards –
1 win, multiple nominations
Tony Award – Best Actress (Ondine, 1954)
Grammy Award –
Best Spoken Word Album for Children (1994, posthumous)
Presidential Medal of Freedom – Awarded posthumously in 1992
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award – Academy Honorary Award (posthumously in 1993)
UNICEF Humanitarian Legacy – Continues through the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fun
Summary
Audrey Hepburn
was much more than a Hollywood star — she was an embodiment of grace, kindness, and timeless beauty. With a career spanning two decades and a second act as a global humanitarian, she remains an inspiration worldwide. Her legacy continues through her films, philanthropic work, and the causes she passionately supported.
