Lee Remick

Date of Birth: December 14, 1935

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: July 2, 1991

Biography

Lee Remick was an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, she made her film debut in 1957 with “A Face in the Crowd.” Her breakthrough role came in 1959 with “Anatomy of a Murder,” where she played the flirtatious Laura Manion. Throughout her career, she received critical acclaim for her performances in movies such as “Days of Wine and Roses” (1962), for which she received an Academy Award nomination, and “The Omen” (1976). Remick had an extensive career in television as well, earning an Emmy for her role in “The Women’s Room” (1980). She also appeared in notable stage productions, including Broadway plays like “Wait Until Dark” and “Anyone Can Whistle.” Renowned for her beauty and grace, Lee Remick was not only a talented actress but also a respected figure in the entertainment industry. She passed away on July 2, 1991, after battling kidney and liver cancer.

5 Interesting Facts about Lee Remick

1. Lee Remick was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “Days of Wine and Roses.”

2. She received a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the TV miniseries “Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill.”

3. Remick was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991.

4. She briefly studied acting at Barnard College, a women’s liberal arts college in New York City.

5. Lee Remick co-founded the production company “Remick-McCall Productions” with her second husband, British producer Kip Gowans.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lee Remick

1. “I make movies for grownups. When Hollywood starts making them again, I’ll start acting in them again.”

2. “I do like to have control. I like to have my ear to the ground and be aware of what’s going on in the industry.”

3. “I was a star before I knew it, and I didn’t know where it was coming from.”

4. “I’ve always believed that the greatest actors are the ones that have the courage to be themselves.”

5. “I think it’s so much more fun to discover something new about yourself and not be afraid to explore it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of her career, Lee Remick’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Lee Remick had two children: a daughter named Katherine Lee McEnery, born in 1961, and a son named Matthew Remick McEnery, born in 1963, from her first marriage to producer Bill Colleran.