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Tippi Hedren was born in New Ulm, Minnesota on January 19, 1930. A successful fashion model appeared on the covers of “Life” and “Glamour” magazines. When Tippi was 21 years old, she made her debut in an unofficial film as the “Miss Ice Box” in the musical comedy “The Petty Girl”, demonstrating her acting talent. After Hedren was discovered by director Alfred Hitchcock in 1961, she became an actress. She received world recognition for her film in two TV series: the suspense thriller The Bird, for which she won a Golden Globe Award.

She has appeared in more than 80 movies and TV shows. In addition to other honors, her contribution to world cinema has also won the Jules Verne Award. Hedren’s firm commitment to animal rescue began in 1969 when she filmed two films in Africa and was introduced to the plight of African lions. In order to raise people’s awareness of wildlife, she spent more than ten years bringing “Roar” to the screen.