Patricia Neal

Date of Birth: January 20, 1926

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: August 8, 2010

Biography

Patricia Neal was an American actress renowned for her versatility and powerful performances in both film and theater. Born in Packard, Kentucky, Neal moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, during her childhood. She developed a passion for acting early on and pursued it at Northwestern University. Her big break came in 1947 with her Broadway debut in “Another Part of the Forest,” for which she won a Tony Award. Neal’s film career took off with notable roles in “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951), “A Face in the Crowd” (1957), and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961). Her most acclaimed performance came in 1963 with “Hud,” which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Despite facing personal tragedies, including a series of strokes in 1965, Neal made a remarkable comeback and continued to act until her passing.

5 Interesting Facts about Patricia Neal

1. Patricia Neal won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “Hud” in 1963.

2. She suffered three debilitating strokes in 1965 while pregnant with her fifth child but made a remarkable recovery.

3. Patricia Neal was married to famous author Roald Dahl from 1953 to 1983.

4. She was awarded a Tony Award for her Broadway debut in “Another Part of the Forest” in 1947.

5. Neal was a strong advocate for stroke rehabilitation and recovery, establishing the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Patricia Neal

1. “A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.”

2. “I think I was born stubborn, that’s all.”

3. “When you call upon a thoroughbred, he gives you all the strength of his whole life.”

4. “I refuse to give in to my weaknesses. I will not let anything get in the way of my life.”

5. “I’ve always believed that one woman’s success can only help another woman’s success.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of her career, Patricia Neal’s net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.

Children

Patricia Neal had five children with Roald Dahl. Their names are Olivia, Chantal Sophia “Tessa,” Theo Matthew, Ophelia Magdalena, and Lucy Neal Dahl. Tragically, Olivia died of encephalitis caused by measles at the age of seven.