Date of Birth: August 30, 1939
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Elizabeth Ashley is an acclaimed American actress known for her work on both stage and screen. Born Elizabeth Ann Cole, she began her career in the early 1960s and quickly established herself as a versatile and talented performer. Ashley made her Broadway debut in 1961 in the play “Take Her, She’s Mine,” which earned her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Her film debut came a year later in 1962 with “The Carpetbaggers,” and she continued to build a successful career in both film and television. Throughout her career, Ashley has been known for her strong, nuanced performances in a variety of roles. She has appeared in numerous Broadway productions, including “Barefoot in the Park,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” and “August: Osage County.” Her television credits include roles in popular series such as “Evening Shade,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and “Treme.” In addition to her acting career, Ashley has also written a memoir, “Actress: Postcards from the Road,” which offers an intimate look at her life and career. She has been married three times, including to actors James Farentino and George Peppard, and has one child.
5 Interesting Facts about Elizabeth Ashley
1. Elizabeth Ashley won a Tony Award for her role in “Take Her, She’s Mine” in 1962.
2. She changed her last name to Ashley, inspired by the character Ashley Wilkes from “Gone with the Wind.”
3. She starred alongside Robert Redford in the original Broadway production of “Barefoot in the Park.”
4. Elizabeth Ashley was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in the TV series “Evening Shade.”
5. She has been married three times, including to actors James Farentino and George Peppard.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Elizabeth Ashley
1. “The only thing I’ve ever been interested in teaching anyone in life is how to tell the truth.”
2. “The thing about acting is that it’s a solo sport. You can learn it from others, but you can’t do it with others.”
3. “I didn’t want to be a movie star; I wanted to be a character actress.”
4. “Theater is a verb before it is a noun, an act before it is a place.”
5. “Acting is not about being famous, it’s about exploring the human soul.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Elizabeth Ashley has achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Elizabeth Ashley has one child, a son named Christian Peppard, from her marriage to actor George Peppard.
Relevant Links
1. [Elizabeth Ashley on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0038890/
3. [Elizabeth Ashley on BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Elizabeth-Ashley/
4. [Interview with Elizabeth Ashley](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example
