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Elizabeth Taylor

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Elizabeth Taylor · Converts to Judaism

What

Legendary film actress who converted to Judaism in 1959

When

1932, London, England, United Kingdom — 2011, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United Kingdom · United States

Biography

Elizabeth Taylor is recognized among Jewish contributors to Converts to Judaism — Legendary film actress who converted to Judaism in 1959

How & why

Elizabeth Taylor was a British-American film actress and one of the greatest stars of Hollywood's golden age, winning two Academy Awards and becoming celebrated for films such as 'Cleopatra' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. Born to Christian parents, she converted to Judaism in 1959 and was a lifelong, outspoken supporter of Israel and Jewish causes, and a pioneering activist against AIDS.

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Legendary film actress who converted to Judaism in 1959

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