American motion picture actress noted for her beauty and her portrayals of emotionally volatile characters.
Taylor's American parents were residing in England at the time of her birth. Shortly before the outbreak of World War II her parents returned to the United States, settling in Los Angeles. Her beauty brought her to the attention of a talent scout, and in 1942 she made her first film, There's One Born Every Minute. This was closely followed by Lassie Come Home (1943) and a role as the girl heroine in National Velvet (1944) that made her a star. |
