Date of Birth: May 11, 1963
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Death: March 18, 2009
Biography
Natasha Richardson was a celebrated English-American actress, known for her work both on stage and in film. Born into a family of distinguished actors, she was the daughter of director and producer Tony Richardson and actress Vanessa Redgrave. Natasha was born in London and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She made her film debut in the 1968 movie “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” directed by her father, although she was uncredited. Her breakthrough role came in 1988 when she starred in “Patty Hearst,” portraying the kidnapped heiress. Richardson gained further recognition for her performances in films such as “The Parent Trap” (1998), “Maid in Manhattan” (2002), and “Nell” (1994). She earned a Tony Award for her role in the 1998 Broadway revival of “Cabaret.” Tragically, Natasha’s life was cut short following a skiing accident in Quebec, Canada, in 2009. Despite her untimely death, her legacy continues through her memorable performances and contributions to the arts.
5 Interesting Facts about Natasha Richardson
1. Natasha Richardson won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in the Broadway revival of “Cabaret” in 1998.
2. She was married to actor Liam Neeson, with whom she had two sons, Micheál and Daniel.
3. Natasha was part of the Redgrave acting dynasty, which includes her mother Vanessa Redgrave, her aunt Lynn Redgrave, and her grandfather Michael Redgrave.
4. Richardson was actively involved in charitable work, particularly related to AIDS awareness and research, following the death of her father from AIDS-related complications.
5. She starred alongside her mother, Vanessa Redgrave, in the film “Evening” (2007).
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Natasha Richardson
1. “I wake up every day feeling lucky – which is driven by fear, no doubt, since I know it could all be gone in a moment.”
2. “I’ve played a lot of roles that are physically demanding and often emotionally demanding.”
3. “I think there’s an essential sexism in our culture. It’s a throwback to a caveman era, actually.”
4. “I love being married. It’s a great thing.”
5. “There’s a certain freedom and spiritual satisfaction in taking care of others.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the time of her death in 2009, Natasha Richardson’s net worth was estimated to be around $15 million.
Children
Natasha Richardson had two sons with Liam Neeson: 1. Micheál Richardson (born June 22, 1995) 2. Daniel Neeson (born August 27, 1996)
Relevant Links
1. [IMDb – Natasha Richardson](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001670/
2. [Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Natasha-Richardson
3. [Tony Awards Profile](https://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/history/pastwinners/tonys_1998.html
