Sharon Tate

Date of Birth: January 24, 1943

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: August 9, 1969

Biography

Sharon Marie Tate was an American actress and model born on January 24, 1943, in Dallas, Texas. She began her career in the early 1960s with small television roles before making her film debut in “Eye of the Devil” (1966). Tate quickly became known for her beauty and talent, earning critical acclaim for her role in the cult classic “Valley of the Dolls” (1967). Her promising career was tragically cut short when she was murdered by members of the Manson Family on August 9, 1969, while eight months pregnant. Despite her brief career, Tate remains an enduring icon of the 1960s and is remembered for her contributions to film and fashion.

5 Interesting Facts about Sharon Tate

1. Sharon Tate was crowned “Miss Richland” in Washington State at the age of 16.

2. She was featured on the cover of Esquire magazine in 1967, significantly boosting her public profile.

3. Tate was married to director Roman Polanski, who directed her in the film “The Fearless Vampire Killers” (1967).

4. She had a small but memorable role in the film “The Wrecking Crew” (1968), alongside Dean Martin.

5. Sharon Tate was posthumously awarded a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in “Valley of the Dolls”.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sharon Tate

1. “I guess I kind of lived in a fairytale world… looking at everything through rose-colored glasses. I probably always will, to a certain extent.”

2. “I hope I never change. I am afraid I will.”

3. “My whole life has been decided by fate. I’ve never planned anything that’s happened to me.”

4. “I don’t fool myself. I can’t see myself doing Shakespeare.”

5. “Everything that’s realistic has some sort of ugliness in it. Even a flower is ugly when it wilts, a bird when it seeks its prey, the ocean when it becomes violent.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Sharon Tate’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $300,000 at the time of her death in 1969, which would be equivalent to several million dollars today when adjusted for inflation.