Kim Novak | Born 1933

Kim Novak’s name has been etched in history for her iconic role in Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Vertigo. Born with exceptional skill and beauty, she was scouted by Harry Cohn who used to head Columbia Pictures; she was even dubbed as the successor of Rita Hayworth or Marilyn Monroe. However, as a strong-willed woman, she gracefully refused to be categorized as a sex symbol, which stirred several arguments with directors and co-actors. Despite having credits opposite brilliant actors such as Fred MacMurray, James Stewart, William Holden, Frank Sinatra, Tyrone Power, Kirk Douglas, and Laurence Harvey, she penetrated the industry only with sheer talent.

After several appearances in films, Novak transitioned to television roles. She retired after shooting her final film Liebestraum. Now at 89, she has been focusing her time on being a full-time painter after she backed off from acting.