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Also Known As	Audrey Kathleen Ruston
Born	May 4, 1929 • Brussels • Belgium
Died	January 20, 1993 (aged 63) • Switzerland
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (1993) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (1992) • Tony Awards (1968) • Tony Awards (1954) • Academy Award (1954) • Academy Award (1954): Actress in a Leading Role • Cecil B. DeMille Award (1990) • Emmy Award (1993): Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming • Golden Globe Award (1955): World Film Favorites • Golden Globe Award (1954): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Grammy Award (1994): Best Spoken Word Album for Children • Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (1993) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (1992) • Tony Award (1954): Best Actress in a Play
Married To	Mel Ferrer (1954–1968) • Andrea Dotti (1969–1982)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Two for the Road" (1967) • "Producers' Showcase" (1957) • "The Lavender Hill Mob" (1951) • "Green Mansions" (1959) • "Roman Holiday" (1953) • "Secret People" (1952) • "Always" (1989) • "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961) • "Sabrina" (1954) • "Love in the Afternoon" (1957) • "They All Laughed" (1981) • "Wait Until Dark" (1967) • "The Nun's Story" (1959) • "War and Peace" (1956) • "One Wild Oat" (1951) • "Robin and Marian" (1976) • "How to Steal a Million" (1966) • "The Children's Hour" (1961) • "Nous irons à Monte Carlo" (1951) • "Young Wives' Tale" (1951) • "Saturday-Night Revue" (1950) • "My Fair Lady" (1964) • "Charade" (1963) • "CBS Television Workshop" (1952) • "Bloodline" (1979) • "BBC Sunday-Night Theatre" (1951) • "Monte Carlo Baby" (1953) • "Laughter in Paradise" (1951) • "Paris When It Sizzles" (1964) • "Betty Crocker Star Matinee" (1952) • "Funny Face" (1957) • "The Unforgiven" (1960)

Top Questions

Is Audrey Hepburn married?

Andrea Dotti (1969–1982), Mel Ferrer (1954–1968)

When was Audrey Hepburn born?

Audrey Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929.

Where was Audrey Hepburn born?

Audrey Hepburn was born in Brussels, Belgium.

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Audrey Hepburn poses with her head resting on her hand, wearing a red coat with white buttons and a white poodle applique, against a textured gray background.

Audrey Hepburn as Princess Ann in Roman Holiday, wearing an off-the-shoulder gown, jeweled necklace, and tiara, standing in an elegant setting.

Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck hold hands while standing on outdoor stone steps in a scene from Roman Holiday, with buildings and people in the background.

Kay Thompson, Fred Astaire, and Audrey Hepburn stand in a lively pose on an outdoor terrace with cafe tables in a scene from the film Funny Face.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Rex Harrison, Audrey Hepburn, and Wilfrid Hyde-White in formal attire ascend a grand staircase at a ball in a scene from the film My Fair Lady (1964).

Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady

Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday

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