Natasha Richardson Biography: Siblings, Movies, Ethnicity, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Awards, Children, Height

Natasha Richardson was a talented English actress known for her powerful stage and screen performances, particularly her Tony Award-winning role as Sally Bowles in the 1998 Broadway revival of Cabaret.

A member of the legendary Redgrave acting dynasty, she delivered memorable turns in films such as The Handmaid’s Tale, Nell, The Parent Trap, and Maid in Manhattan.

Through her elegant presence, emotional depth, and dedication to theatre and family, she left a lasting legacy in both British and American entertainment before her tragic passing in 2009.

Quick Facts

• Full name: Natasha Jane Richardson
• Date of birth: May 11, 1963
• Age: 45 years old
• Died: March 18, 2009
• Place of birth: Marylebone, London, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: British
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5′ 7½” (1.72 m)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Tony Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave
• Siblings: Joely Richardson (sister), Carlo Gabriel Nero, Katharine Grimond Hess
• Spouse: Liam Neeson
• Children: Two
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $15 million USD

Early Life and Education

Natasha Richardson was born on May 11, 1963, in Marylebone, London, England.

She was brought up by her parents, Tony Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave, in a prominent theatrical family.

She grew up with one sister, Joely Richardson, along with half-siblings Carlo Gabriel Nero and Katharine Grimond Hess. Her parents divorced when she was three years old.

She attended the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and St. Paul’s Girls’ School in London.

She trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Personal Life

Natasha Richardson, 45 years old at the time of passing, was married to actor Liam Neeson from 1994 until her death, following a previous marriage to Robert Fox, divorced in 1992, with no other known past relationships publicly detailed.

They have two children, Micheál Richardson and Daniel Neeson, and prioritized family time while living between New York and upstate New York.

She tragically passed away on March 18, 2009, from an epidural hematoma after a skiing accident in Quebec, Canada.

Career

Natasha Richardson began her professional path with early uncredited appearances as a child and made her stage debut in the 1980s.

She earned acclaim for roles in Gothic, A Month in the Country, and Patty Hearst.

Her breakthrough came with films like The Handmaid’s Tale (1990) and Nell (1994), opposite Liam Neeson.

She shone on Broadway, winning a Tony Award for Cabaret (1998).

Later credits include The Parent Trap (1998), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Asylum (2005), The White Countess (2005), Evening (2007), and Wild Child (2008).

She balanced theatre, film, and television with grace throughout her career.

Net Worth

Natasha Richardson‘s net worth is estimated at $15 million USD at the time of death.

Her income primarily came from acting roles in film, theatre, and television productions.

Social Media

Natasha Richardson does not have a social media account.

Filmography

• The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968, uncredited)
• High Crime (1973)
• Every Picture Tells a Story (1983)
• Gothic (1986) as Mary Shelley
• A Month in the Country (1987)
• Patty Hearst (1988)
• The Handmaid’s Tale (1990)
• The Comfort of Strangers (1990)
• Nell (1994)
• Widows’ Peak (1994)
• The Parent Trap (1998) as Elizabeth James
• Maid in Manhattan (2002)
• Asylum (2005)
• The White Countess (2005)
• Evening (2007)
• Wild Child (2008)