Hedren, Tippi (1931–)

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Hedren, Tippi (1931–)

American actress and activist. Born Nathalie Kay Hedren, Jan 19, 1931, in New Ulm, Minnesota; m. Peter Griffith, 1952 (div. 1961); m. Noel Marshall, 1964 (div. 1982); m. Luis Barrenecha, 1985 (div. 1995); m. Martin Dinnes, 2002; children: Melanie Griffith (b. 1957, actress).

Began career as fashion model; made film debut in bit part in The Petty Girl (1950); after over 10-year absence, returned to Hollywood with lead in Hitchcock's The Birds (1963), followed by Marnie (1964); other films include A Countess from Hong Kong, The Harrad Experiment, Mr. Kingstreet's War, Roar, Pacific Heights, Shadow of a Doubt and Citizen Ruth; became actively involved in humanitarian causes, including animal rights, as founder and director of the Roar Foundation. Received Presidential Medal for her work in film at Hofstra University.