AKA: Natascha Taylor, Natasha McElhone, Natasha Taylor
Nationality: English
Birthdate: 03/23/1971
Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England, United Kingdom
biography
A tall, cool beauty, Natascha McElhone (pronounced MAC-el-hone) became a star overnight with her portrayal of Francoise Gilot opposite Anthony Hopkins' artist in the Merchant-Ivory production "Surviving Picasso" (1996).Born near London and raised in Brighton, McElhone honed her craft in various stage productions throughout Britain. The elegant brunette with expressive eyes and high cheekbones studied at LAMBDA and landed her first stage role in "The Count of Monte Cristo" in the early 1990s. After amassing other credits (including a stint performing Shakespeare at an open-air theater in
Made acting debut on British television in an episode of "Bergerac"
1993
Cast in production of "The Count of Monte Cristo" in Manchester, England
1995
Appeared in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Richard III" in open-air productions in London's Regent Park; spotted by Israel Merchant and filmmaker James Ivory
1996
Feature film debut in the Merchant-Ivory production "Surviving Picasso"
