Biography
Jeanette Helen Morrison, known professionally as Janet Leigh, was an American actress, businesswoman and author. Leigh was established as one of the earliest scream queens for starring in horror films, and is also known for starring in dramatic productions for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). She amassed several screen and stage credits over five decades, and received accolades such as a Golden Globe Award, a Laurel Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award.
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Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe Awards · 1960
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1961 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Psycho
Pictures of Ghosts
Columbo
The Story of Lassie
Touch of Evil
Sweet Smell of Success
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Murder, She Wrote
The Manchurian Candidate
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Little Women
I Am Alfred Hitchcock
Touched by an Angel
Grand Slam
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Vikings
The Naked Spur
Scaramouche
Angels in the Outfield
What's My Line?
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Holiday Affair
Act of Violence
Tales of the Unexpected
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Fog
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Harper
The Red Danube
If Winter Comes
The Romance of Rosy Ridge
My Sister Eileen
Houdini
Psycho II
Living It Up
Who Was That Lady?
The Love Boat
Pepe
The Black Shield of Falworth
Pete Kelly's Blues
Prince Valiant
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Hello Down There
Bye Bye Birdie
Confidentially Connie
Words and Music
Psycho III
Hollywood: No Sex, Please!
Jet Pilot
One Is a Lonely Number