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Grace Kelly was an American actress who was born into a wealthy family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began her acting career in 1950 and quickly rose to fame, appearing in films such as High Noon, Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, and To Catch a Thief. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Country Girl in 1954. In 1956, Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and became the Princess of Monaco. She retired from acting and devoted her life to her new role as a princess. She was an active philanthropist and was involved in many charities. She died in 1982 at the age of 52. Grace Kelly had an estimated net worth of $30 million at the time of her death. She earned her wealth through her acting career and her marriage to Prince Rainier III. She also inherited a large sum of money from her father, who was a wealthy businessman.

Popular As Grace Patricia Kelly
Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 12 November 1929
Birthday 12 November
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of death September 14, 1982
Died Place Monaco Hospital, La Colle, Monaco
Nationality United States

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Grace Kelly Height, Weight & Measurements

At 53 years old, Grace Kelly height is 5' 6½" (1.69 m) .

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Height 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Grace Kelly's Husband?

Her husband is Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (m. 1956)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (m. 1956)
Sibling Not Available
Children Stephanie, Caroline, Princess of Hanover, Albert II, Prince of Monaco

Grace Kelly Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Grace Kelly worth at the age of 53 years old? Grace Kelly’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Grace Kelly's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Dial M for Murder (1954)$14,000

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Timeline

2012

She was voted the 12th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Premiere magazine.

1997

Ranked #51 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997]

1995

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#5). [1995]

1993

In 1993, the United States and Monaco simultaneously released a commemorative postage stamp honoring her. However, United States federal law forbids postage stamps depicting foreign heads of state, so the United States stamp listed her as "Grace Kelly", while the Monaco stamp listed her as "Princess Grace".

1983

Assisted in the pre-production status of Grace Kelly (1983) starring Cheryl Ladd as Grace Kelly.

1981

Bought a silver frame as a wedding gift to Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981.

1977

Was offered to do a role in 11-time Oscar-nominated The Turning Point (1977).

1964

Hoped to return to acting in Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (1964), but the people of Monaco did not want their princess playing a thief and romancing Sean Connery.

1959

In January 1959, the Austrian government awarded her a medal of merit for aid to Hungarian refugees escaping Russian invasion, given through Monaco's Red Cross.

1958

She was considered for the role of Maggie the Cat in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), which eventually went to Elizabeth Taylor.

1957

Had three children with Prince Rainier of Monaco: Princess Caroline of Monaco (1957), Prince Albert of Monaco (1958) and Princess Stéphanie of Monaco (1965).

1956

In 1956, she played Tracy Lord in the musical comedy High Society (1956) which also starred Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. The whimsical tale ended with her re-marrying her former husband, played by Crosby. The film was well received. It also turned out to be her final acting performance. Grace had recently met and married Prince Rainier of the little principality of Monaco. By becoming a princess, she gave up her career. For the rest of her life, she was to remain in the news with her marriage and her three children.

1955

In 1955, Grace once again teamed with Hitchcock in To Catch a Thief (1955) co-starring Cary Grant.

1954

Although she got noticed with High Noon, her work with director Alfred Hitchcock, which began with Dial M for Murder (1954) made her a star.

Her standout performance in Rear Window (1954) brought her to prominence. As Lisa Fremont, she was cast opposite James Stewart, who played a crippled photographer who witnesses a murder in the next apartment from his wheelchair.

Grace stayed busy in 1954 appearing in five films.

Grace would forever be immortalized by winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Georgie Elgin opposite Bing Crosby in The Country Girl (1954).

1953

In 1953, Grace appeared in only one film, but it was another popular one.

The film was Mogambo (1953) where Grace played Linda Nordley. The film was a jungle drama in which fellow cast members, Clark Gable and Ava Gardner turned in masterful performances. It was also one of the best films ever released by MGM.

1952

The following year she landed the role of Amy Kane in High Noon (1952), a western starring Gary Cooper and Lloyd Bridges which turned out to be very popular.

1951

In 1951, she appeared in her first film entitled Fourteen Hours (1951) when she was 22. It was a small part, but a start nonetheless.

1949

Grace worked some as a model and made her debut on Broadway in 1949. She also made a brief foray into the infant medium of television. Not content with the work in New York, Grace moved to Southern California for the more prestigious part of acting -- motion pictures.

1947

After her high school graduation in 1947, Grace struck out on her own, heading to New York's bright lights to try her luck there.

1929

On November 12, 1929, Grace Patricia Kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to wealthy parents. Her girlhood was uneventful for the most part, but one of the things she desired was to become an actress which she had decided on at an early age.

1927

She was voted the 27th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly.

1889

Kelly was the daughter of John Brendan Kelly, Sr. (1889-1960), the son of Irish immigrants, and his wife Margaret Katherine (Majer), whose parents were German. She had three siblings: Peggy, John Jr. and Lizzane.