Date of Birth: August 27, 1943
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Tuesday Weld, born Susan Ker Weld, is an American actress who became a prominent figure in Hollywood during the late 1950s and 1960s. She was born on August 27, 1943, in New York City, New York. Weld began her career in show business as a child model to support her family after the death of her father. Her early exposure to the entertainment industry led to her first film role at the age of 12 in “Rock, Rock, Rock!” (1956). Weld’s breakthrough came with her portrayal of Thalia Menninger on the TV series “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis” (1959-1962). Her success on television transitioned into a fruitful film career, where she showcased her versatility in various genres. Notable films include “Wild in the Country” (1961), “Lord Love a Duck” (1966), “Pretty Poison” (1968), and “Play It As It Lays” (1972), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Throughout her career, Weld was known for her complex and often unconventional roles, earning critical acclaim and several award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” (1977).
5 Interesting Facts about Tuesday Weld
1. Tuesday Weld was awarded the Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer in 1960.
2. She turned down the role of Lolita in Stanley Kubrick’s 1962 film adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov’s novel.
3. Weld was married three times, her first marriage being to screenwriter Claude Harz.
4. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” (1977).
5. Weld was known for her reclusive nature, often avoiding the Hollywood social scene.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tuesday Weld
1. “If you’re going to go through hell… I suggest you come back learning something.”
2. “I think part of the beauty of our relationship with men is that we can bring them to their knees.”
3. “I have the face of a vamp and the soul of a vestal virgin.”
4. “I always wanted to be an actress, but it never occurred to me that I would be famous for it.”
5. “I was a star before I had ever been on stage.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At her peak, Tuesday Weld’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Tuesday Weld has one child, a daughter named Natasha Harz, from her first marriage to screenwriter Claude Harz.
Relevant Links
1. [IMDB Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0920298/
2. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuesday_Weld
3. [Golden Globe Awards](https://www.goldenglobes.com/person/tuesday-weld
4. [The New York Times Biography](https://www.nytimes.com/section/movies
5. [Turner Classic Movies](https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/202833%7C151917/Tuesday-Weld/
