Audrey Hepburn — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Audrey Hepburn.
1929
Born Audrey Kathleen Ruston on May 4 in Brussels, Belgium
1948
Made her film debut in the Dutch film 'Nederlands in zeven lessen'
1951
Received her first Academy Award nomination for 'Roman Holiday'
1953
Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Roman Holiday'
1954
Starred in 'Sabrina' opposite Humphrey Bogart and William Holden
1961
Achieved iconic status with her role in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
1964
Starred in 'My Fair Lady,' one of her most celebrated roles
1967
Retired from active film work to focus on family life
1988
Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, beginning her humanitarian work
1993
Died on January 20 in Tolochenaz, Switzerland, at age 63