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Kim Novak: Biography, Facts and Career

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Marilyn Pauline "Kim" Malloy (née Novak; born February 13, 1933) is a retired American actress. Her contributions to cinema have been honored with two Golden Globe Awards, an Honorary Golden Bear, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Novak began her career in 1954 after signing a contract with Columbia Pictures, and quickly became one of Hollywood's top box office stars, appearing in Picnic (1955), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), and Pal Joey (1957). She gained prominence for her performance in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller Vertigo (1958), which is recognized as one of the greatest films ever made. Other notable films include Bell, Book and Candle (1958), Strangers When We Meet (1960), and Kiss Me, Stupid (1964). By 1965 Novak mostly withdrew from acting and has appeared only sporadically in films since, but has studied art and displayed her paintings in major galleries. She appeared in The Mirror Crack'd (1980) and had a regular role on the primetime series Falcon Crest (1986–1987). After a disappointing experience during the filming of Liebestraum (1991), she retired from acting.

Quick facts about Kim Novak

  • Full name: Kim Novak
  • Born: 1933-02-13
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q212879

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Who is Kim Novak?

Marilyn Pauline "Kim" Malloy (née Novak; born February 13, 1933) is a retired American actress.

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Kim Novak is United States.

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Kim Novak was born on 1933-02-13.

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