Sharon Tate Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Sharon Tate was a flourishing American actress and model who appeared in shows and movies like The Beverly Hillbillies, The Fearless Vampire Killers, and The Wrecking Crew. Hailed as one of Hollywood’s most promising newcomers, her skills got her nominated for the Golden Globe Award for “Most Promising Newcomer – Female” for her portrayal of Jennifer North in the drama film, Valley of the Dolls (1967).

Born Name

Sharon Marie Tate

Nick Name

Sharon

Age

She was born on January 24, 1943.

Died

Sharon Tate died at the age of 26 after suffering from multiple stab wounds as she was murdered by the members of Charles Manson’s “family” on August 9, 1969, in Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Resting Place

Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, United States

Sun Sign

Aquarius

Born Place

Dallas, Texas, United States

Nationality

Education

Sharon Tate studied at Chief Joseph Junior High School, Columbia High School, Irvin High School, and Vicenza American High School.

Occupation

Actress, Model

Family

• Father – Colonel Paul James Tate (United States Army Officer)
• Mother – Doris Gwendolyn (née Willett)
• Siblings – Debra Tate (Younger Sister), Patricia Tate (Younger Sister)

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm

Weight

53 kg or 117 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Sharon Tate had dated –

1. Steve McQueen
2. Richard Beymer (1961-1963)
3. Philippe Forquet (1963-1964)
4. Jay Sebring (1964-1966)
5. Roman Polanski (1966-1969) – Tate started her love affair with the French-Polish film director, producer, writer, and actor, Roman Polanski, in 1966 and they married on January 20, 1968, in Chelsea, London. During the latter part of 1968, she became pregnant and was due on August 12, 1969, and they intended their son to be named Paul Richard Polanski. Unfortunately, she was murdered on August 9, 1969, and was interred with her son in her arms.

Race / Ethnicity

White

Sharon Tate was of English, Scottish, German, Swiss-German, and Irish descent.

Hair Color

Blonde

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Beautiful large eyes
• Lilting voice

Brand Endorsements

She had done commercial work for brands such as Coppertone Sun Tan Lotion, Chevrolet, and Santa Fe Cigarette.

Sharon Tate Favorite Things

• Lip Makeup – Vaseline

Source – IMDb

Sharon Tate Facts

1. She was a mere 6-month old when she won the “Miss Tiny Tot of Dallas Pageant”.
2. In 1958, during her time at Columbia High School, Sharon Tate was crowned as the ‘Sophomore Princess’.
3. She was shy and lacked self-confidence.
4. During her time, she was regarded as one of the most beautiful Hollywood actresses.
5. Her murder was ranked at number #1 on “E!’s Most Shocking Hollywood Murders” list.
6. The last book that Sharon Tate read was “Tess of the d’Urbervilles” by Thomas Hardy and believed that Roman Polanski would one day turn it into a great film. He did work in the film Tess (1979) which was dedicated simply “For Sharon”.

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