What is actress Tuesday Weld doing now? Her Bio: Net Worth Today, Daughter, Husband, Story, Death

• Tuesday Weld is an American actress best known for films like “Play It As It Lays”, “Looking For Mr. Goodbar”, “The Winter Of Our Discontent”, and “Once Upon A Time In America”.
• She was a child model and began her acting career in 1956.
• She won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer in 1960 and was nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award in the 1980s.
• She has an estimated net worth of $5 million and owns a home in the Hollywood Hills.
• She has been married three times and had relationships with multiple famous figures.

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SpousePinchas Zukerman, Dudley Moore, Claude HarzMarkPlatinum blonde hair and green eyesFactWeld and her (1961) co-star both portrayed the character of Selena Cross; Weld in the movie sequel (1961) , Lange in the original film (1957).PaymentsEarned $25,000 from (1960)

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What is actress Tuesday Weld doing now?

, one of the most popular actresses in the American film industry, currently lives in her home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. After retirement from acting in 2001, Tuesday has remained out of the media spotlight, though there were a lot of rumors that she suffers from bipolar disorder and that her daughter takes care of her. However, these rumors have not been confirmed, so we hope that she enjoys her life.

Who is Tuesday Weld?

Susan Ker Weld, better known in the media as Tuesday Weld, was born on the 27th August 1943, in New York City, USA, and is an actress, probably best recognized for starring in the role of Maria Wyeth Lang in the comedy-drama film “Play It As It Lays” (1972), playing Katherine in the romantic drama film “Looking For Mr. Goodbar” (1977), portraying Margie Young-Hunt in the TV drama film “The Winter Of Our Discontent” (1983), and as Carol in the crime drama film “Once Upon A Time In America” (1984).

Early Life, Education and Name Change

When it comes to her early life, Tuesday spent her childhood in New York City, where she was raised by her father, Lathrop Motley Weld, who was known for being a member of the Weld family, and her mother, Yosene Balfour Ker, the daughter of artist William Balfour Ker. She had a brother named David Balfour Weld, and a sister named Sarah King Weld. In 1960, she graduated from Hollywood Professional School. Regarding her name, in 1959 she decided to legally change it to Tuesday Weld, which represents an extended version of her childhood nickname ‘Tu Tu’.

Modeling Career

Tuesday’s father passed away when she was four-years-old, after which her family was left without money, so her mother was forced to put little Tuesday to work as a child model; as the youngest member of their family, . Her modeling career was quite successful, as she posed for various campaigns and mail-order catalogs. Unfortunately, the high load of responsibility led to her having a nervous breakdown, after which she became an alcoholic, and had relationships with older men, all of which led to a suicide attempt when she was only 12 years old.

Acting Career Beginnings

After a very difficult period of her life, Tuesday became interested in acting, so her mother helped her to secure an agent. She soon made her debut appearance in the Alfred Hitchcock crime drama film entitled “The Wrong Man” (1956), which was followed by her portrayal of Dori in the musical drama film “Rock Rock Rock!” (1956), starring with such singers as Chuck Berry, Johnny Burnette and Frankie Lymon, which marked the beginning of an increase of her popularity, and net worth.

Her Breakthrough

In 1958 came Tuesday’s breakthrough role when she starred in the comedy “Rally Round The Flag, Boys!” (1958) next to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, leading her to be spotted by executives at Twentieth Century-Fox who offered her a long term contract, and a big opportunity to portray Thalia Menninger in the CBS series entitled “The Many Loves Of Dobie Gills” (1959-1962), earning the then considerabale amount of $35,000 annually. The role increased her popularity enormously, as well as her net worth, and thanks to her performance, Tuesday became a co-winner of the Golden Globe Award in the Most Promising Newcomer category.

The late 1950s

In 1959 she was cast as Dorothy Nichols, the daughter of Danny Kaye in the semi-biographical film “The Five Pennies”, starring Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes and Louis Armstrong, after which she landed the role of Vangie Harper in the 1960 comedy “The Private Lives Of Adam And Eve”. During the same year, Tuesday became even busier, featuring as Anne Gregor in the drama “Because They’re Young”, playing Jody in the comedy “Sex Kittens Go To College” and portraying Joy Elder in the musical comedy film “High Time”, adding a considerable amount to her net worth. Furthermore, during the late 1950s, she also guest-starred in such TV series as “The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet”, “77 Sunset Strip” and “Zane Grey Theater”, among several others.

The early 1960s

In the beginning of the 1960s, Tuesday continued to line up successes, becoming one of the Hollywood queens of teen. She landed the roles of Selena in the drama film “Return To Peyton Place”, and Noreen Braxton in the musical drama film “Wild In The Country” alongside Elvis Presley, both in 1961. In the following year she featured as Libby in the comedy “Bachelor Flat”, directed by Frank Tashlin, after which in the film of the same name by Stanley Kubrick, so her next major role came in 1963, when she was cast as Bobby Jo Pepperdine in Ralph Nelson’s romantic comedy-drama “Soldier In The Rain”, next to Steve McQueen and Jackie Gleason.

Rise to Stardom

Although she appeared in a number of major and lead roles, Tuesday didn’t achieve stardom until 1965, when she portrayed JoJo Holcomb in the comedy “I’ll Take Sweden,” and Christian in the drama “The Cincinnati Kid”, both of which contributed a lot to her fortune. By the end of the decade, Tuesday also appeared in the role of Barbara Ann Greene in the 1966 romantic comedy film “Lord Love A Duck”, featured as Sue Ann Stepanek in the comedy crime “Pretty Poison” (1968) which became a cult success, and played Alma McCain in the drama “I Walk The Line” in 1970, opposite . In the same period, she also turned down the role of Bonnie in the film “Bonnie And Clyde” (1967).

The 1970s

In 1971, Tuesday starred as Susan/Noah in the drama “A Safe Place”, and then appeared in the role of Maria Wyeth Lang in the comedy-drama film “Play It As It Lays” (1972) along with Anthony Perkins and Tammy Grimes, which earned her a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama. Concurrently she was performing on television, getting the role of Vicky in the ABC thriller film “Reflections Of Murder” (1974), and playing Zelda Fitzgerald in the TV film about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s screenwriting career, entitled “F. Scott Fitzgerald In Hollywood” (1975), directed by . In 1977, Tuesday was cast as Katherine in the romantic drama film “Looking For Mr. Goodbar”, winning an Academy Award nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category, after which she landed the roles of Doris Winters in Robert Butler’s TV drama thriller film “A Question Of Guilt”, and Marge Converse in the action crime drama film “Who’ll Stop the Rain”, both in 1978. Two years later, she featured as Lillie Lloyd McCann in the TV drama “Mother And Daughter: The Loving War” and as Kate in Bill Persky’s comedy “Serial”.

The 1980s

In the beginning of the next decade, Tuesday landed the role of Holly Richardson in the TV drama “Madame X”, starred as Gloria Travalian in the romantic comedy “Author! Author!” (1982) alongside Al Pacino and Dyan Cannon, and portrayed Lizzie in the TV film “The Rainmaker” (1982), winning the CableACE Award for Actress in a Theatrical or Non-Musical Program. In the following year, she also won an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress – Miniseries or a Movie, for her performance in the role of Margie Young-Hunt in the TV drama “The Winter Of Our Discontent”, which was followed by winning a BAFTA Award nomination in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for her portrayal of Carol in the crime drama film “Once Upon A Time In America” (1984). Afterwards, she appeared in such TV film titles as “Scorned And Swindled” (1984) playing Sharon Clark, “Circle of Violence: A Family Drama” (1986) starring as Georgia Benfield, and “Something In Common” (1986) as Shelly Grant. By the end of the 1980s, she had also landed the role of Marie Wolfe in the musical comedy “Heartbreak Hotel” (1988).

Later Career

To speak further about her career, Tuesday became more inactive in the world of acting after the 1980s, as she played Mrs. Prendergast in the 1993 drama thriller film “Falling Down”, featuring Robert Duvall and Michael Douglas, and then appeared in support roles in such titles as “Feeling Minnesota” (1996), “Chelsea Walls” (2001) and “Intimate Affairs” (2001). Subsequently, she decided to retire.

Tuesday Weld Net Worth and Assets

Her acting career was active between 1956 and 2001, and she achieved considerable success during that period by starring in more than 60 film and TV titles. So, if you ever wondered how rich Tuesday Weld is, it has been estimated by authoritative sources that the total size of her net worth of of late-2018 is over $5 million, accumulated largely through her successful acting career. Her assets currently include , that she bought for $1.8 million in 2018, after selling her beach house in Montauk, Long Island, New York, plus a second home in Manhattan, New York City.

Personal Life and Marriages

Regarding her personal life, Tuesday Weld has been married three times. Her first husband was screenwriter Claude Harz (1965-1971), with whom she had a daughter named Natasha Harz. Tuesday’s second husband was British actor and musician Dudley Moore from 1975 to 1980, with whom she also has a child, a son named Patrick H. Moore. After divorcing her second husband, she married Israeli concert violinist Pinchas Zukerman in 1985, but they divorced in 1998. Moreover, she has been romantically associated with such famous personalities as Elvis Presley, John Ireland, Al Pacino, Omar Sharif, and others.

General Info

Full NameTuesday WeldHeight1.62 mProfessionActor, Child modelEducationHollywood High SchoolNationalityAmerican

Family

SpousePinchas Zukerman, Dudley Moore, Claude HarzChildrenPatrick H. Moore, Natasha HarzParentsLathrop Motley Weld, Yosene Balfour KerSiblingsDavid Balfour Weld, Sarah King Weld

Accomplishments

AwardsGolden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – ActressNominationsAcademy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Drama, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a MovieMoviesOnce Upon a Time in America, Pretty Poison, Wild in the Country, The Cincinnati Kid, Falling Down, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Lord Love a Duck, Rock, Rock, Rock, Thief, I Walk the Line, Soldier in the Rain, Return to Peyton Place, Rally Round the Flag, Boys!, Author! Author!, High Time, Who'll Stop th...TV ShowsThe Eleventh Hour, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, Follow the Sun, The Tab Hunter Show, DuPont Show of the Week

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Marks

#Marks / Signs1Curvaceous figure2Platinum blonde hair and green eyes

Salary

TitleSalary (1961)$50,000 (1960)$25,000 (1958)$350 per week (1956)$400

Quotes

#Quote1[About her mother] I hated Mama. I didn't feel really free until she died. Otherwise her death really didn't affect me much. Mama is already back here wandering around doing something. I hope as a puppy dog.2[About "Pretty Poison"] Don't talk to me about it. I couldn't bear Noel Black even speaking to me. When he said 'Good morning,' it destroyed my day.3[In a 1972 interview] I don't like interviews because your brain can be picked. That's not nice anywhere - even in a living room.4[After being asked why she turns down sure hits like "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice"] It reeked of success. I may be self-destructive, but I like taking chances with movies. I like challenges, and I also like the particular position I've been in all these years, with people wanting to save me from the awful films I've been in... I think the Tuesday Weld cult is a very nice thing.5[Asked about a 1971 Tuesday Weld Film festival] I was astonished. That's an honor usually reserved for someone like Garbo or Bogart.6[on ] I don't think of her as an actress or otherwise. She just doesn't occupy that much of my mind. I don't know her.7[on her reputation as a "wild child"] As a teenager, I was a wreck. I drank so much I can't remember anything.8It seems the brighter you are, the deeper the hole you get into.9[about ] He walked into a room and everything stopped. Elvis was just so physically beautiful that even if he didn't have any talent . . . just his face, just his presence. And he was funny, charming, and complicated, but he didn't wear it on his sleeve. You didn't see that he was complicated. You saw great needs.10I do not ever want to be a huge star. Do you think I want a success? I refused (1967) because I was nursing at the time but also because deep down I knew that it was going to be a huge success. The same was true of "Bob and Carol and Fred and Sue" or whatever it was called [ (1969)]. It reeked of success.

Facts

#Fact1Turned down the role of Janet in (1975).2Was in the running for the role of the mother in (1982) which went to .3Had to withdraw from (1970) due to an injury before shooting began.4Tuesday was born on a Friday.5Actor and actress (both of whom were co-stars) are Weld's third cousins.6Weld and her (1961) co-star both portrayed the character of Selena Cross; Weld in the movie sequel (1961) , Lange in the original film (1957).7In 1971 the 8th Street Playhouse in New York's Greenwich Village hosted a Tuesday Weld Film Festival.8Weld lives in Aspen area and has turned down work for over 10 years. Her major agents still send her scripts weekly, but she is writing and close to her daughter and granddaughter. She is offered "mother roles" on hit series, but looks better than her years. [June 2010]9First cousin of ex Governor William Weld of Massachussetts and both their lineages precede the founding fathers. The Weld name is on more buildings at Harvard in honor of her family establishing the University and is one of the most important family lineages in America.10Sold her homes in New York in Manhattan, and beach house in Montauk and is now living in Colorado near Aspen.11Was considered to play Mrs. Lovett in a film version of the musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", but she passed on the role as time went on. When it was finally made in the 2000s, the role went to .12Born at 01:34 AM (EWT).13In Tiny Tim's recording of George M. Cohan's song "Then I'd be Satisfied with Life" (on his 1968 album "God Bless Tiny Tim"), he changes the line "If Hettie Green would only be my wife" to "If Tuesday Weld would only be my wife".14The first year she was on the set of (1959) she was mobbed so much by the press that she finally cut them off entirely. After that her name was seldom mentioned when the show was written about.151958 Deb Star.16Refused to screen test (as did ) for the part of Daisy Buchanan in the 1974 remake of (1974).17 mentions her in his song "New Frontier" on the album "The Nightfly": "Introduce me to that big blonde/She's got a touch of Tuesday Weld."18Singer recorded "Tuesday Weld", his self-penned tribute to the actress, on his 1980 album "The Last Stroll".19Graduated from Hollywood Professional School in 1960 and was the class valedictorian.20Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 32, a son Patrick H. Moore on February 26, 1976. Child's father was her 2nd ex-husband, .21Gave birth to her 1st child at age 23, a daughter Natasha Harz on August 26, 1966. Child's father was her 1st ex-husband, .22Turned down the films (1969), (1969) and (1969).23When asked by a reporter what drove her into seclusion in the 1970s, she answered, "I think it was a Buick."24She was director 's first choice for the title role in (1968) because he thought her pure, American looks would contrast well with the film's dark undertones. The studio preferred , however, who had become a star on the enormously popular night-time soap opera (1964). A few years later, Polanski wanted her to star in his film version of (1971). She lost the part when she refused to do a nude sleepwalking scene. The role was eventually played by .25Turned down the role of Bonnie in (1967).26Was considered for the title roles in (1962) and (1979).27Featured on the cover of the album "Girlfriend" by . [1991]

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Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacterChelsea Walls2001GretaIntimate Affairs2001SashaFeeling Minnesota1996Nora ClaytonFalling Down1993Mrs. PrendergastChillers1990TV SeriesJessicaHeartbreak Hotel1988Marie WolfeSomething in Common1986TV MovieShelly GrantCircle of Violence: A Family Drama1986TV MovieGeorgia BenfieldScorned and Swindled1984TV MovieSharon ClarkOnce Upon a Time in America1984CarolThe Winter of Our Discontent1983TV MovieMargie Young-HuntThe Rainmaker1982TV MovieLizzieAuthor! Author!1982Gloria TravalianThief1981JessieMadame X1981TV MovieHolly RichardsonSerial1980Kate Linville HolroydMother and Daughter: The Loving War1980TV MovieLillie Lloyd McCannWho'll Stop the Rain1978Marge ConverseA Question of Guilt1978TV MovieDoris WintersLooking for Mr. Goodbar1977KatherineF. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood1975TV MovieZelda FitzgeraldReflections of Murder1974TV MovieVickyPlay It As It Lays1972Maria Wyeth LangA Safe Place1971Susan / NoahI Walk the Line1970Alma McCainPretty Poison1968Sue Ann StepanekCimarron Strip1968TV SeriesHellerThe Crucible1967TV MovieAbigail WilliamsLord Love a Duck1966Barbara Ann GreeneThe Cincinnati Kid1965ChristianI'll Take Sweden1965JoJo HolcombThe Fugitive1964TV SeriesMattie BraydonMr. Broadway1964TV SeriesEmilySoldier in the Rain1963Bobby Jo PepperdineThe Greatest Show on Earth1963TV SeriesLouisa JohansenThe DuPont Show of the Week1963TV SeriesElsie BrinkmannThe Eleventh Hour1963TV SeriesDenise DunlearThe Dick Powell Theatre1962TV SeriesStacy Palmer / Leslie ClarkThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis1959-1962TV SeriesThalia MenningerBen Casey1962TV SeriesMelanie GardnerRoute 661962TV SeriesMiriam MooreNaked City1962TV SeriesOra Mae YounghamAdventures in Paradise1962TV SeriesGloria DannoraBachelor Flat1961Libby Bushmill / Libby SmithBus Stop1961TV SeriesCherieFollow the Sun1961TV SeriesBarbara BeaumontWild in the Country1961Noreen BraxtonReturn to Peyton Place1961SelenaZane Grey Theater1960TV SeriesBeth LawsonThe Tab Hunter Show1960TV SeriesGinnyHigh Time1960Joy ElderSex Kittens Go to College1960JodyThe Millionaire1960TV SeriesBeth BolandBecause They're Young1960Anne Gregor77 Sunset Strip1959-1960TV SeriesKitten Lang / BarrieThe Private Lives of Adam and Eve1960Vangie HarperThe Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet1958-1959TV SeriesConnie / Cathy / Ricky's GirlfriendThe Red Skelton Hour1959TV SeriesStarletThe Five Pennies1959Dorothy Nichols - Age 13Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!1958Comfort GoodpastureGoodyear Playhouse1957TV SeriesThe Wrong Man1956Giggly Girl (uncredited)Rock Rock Rock!1956Dori

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacterI'll Take Sweden1965performer: "Give It to Me" - uncreditedThe 31st Annual Academy Awards1959TV Special performer: "Almost in Your Arms Love Song from Houseboat"

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacterWomen I Love: Beautiful But Funny1982TV MovieHerselfThe 50th Annual Academy Awards1978TV SpecialHerself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting RoleThe Dick Cavett Show1971TV SeriesHerselfThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1963-1971TV SeriesHerself - Guest / HerselfThe 36th Annual Academy Awards1964TV SpecialHerself - Presenter: Best Sound EffectsThe Bob Hope Show1961-1964TV SeriesHerself / Herself - GuestWhat's My Line?1962TV SeriesHerself - Mystery GuestThe 33rd Annual Academy Awards1961TV SpecialHerself - Audience MemberThe Annual National Sports Awards1961TV SpecialHerself - PresenterThe National Sports Awards1961TV SpecialHerself - PresenterThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show1960TV SeriesHerselfAbout Faces1960TV SeriesHerselfHedda Hopper's Hollywood1960TV Movie documentaryHerselfThe Juke Box Jury1959TV SeriesHerselfThe 31st Annual Academy Awards1959TV SpecialHerself - Performer

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacterMaking the Boys2011DocumentaryHerselfHollywood Screen Tests: Take 21999TV Special documentaryHerself (uncredited)The Beatles Anthology1995TV Mini-Series documentaryDoriOur Time1985TV SeriesHerself

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie1981Stinker AwardThe Stinkers Bad Movie AwardsMost Annoying Fake Accent: FemaleThief (1981)1960Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USAMost Promising Newcomer - FemaleThe Five Pennies (1959)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie1985BAFTA Film AwardBAFTA AwardsBest Supporting ActressOnce Upon a Time in America (1984)1984Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a SpecialThe Winter of Our Discontent (1983)1983ACECableACE AwardsActress in a Theatrical or Non-Musical ProgramThe Rainmaker (1982)1981Stinker AwardThe Stinkers Bad Movie AwardsWorst ActressThief (1981)1981Stinker AwardThe Stinkers Bad Movie AwardsWorst On-Screen CoupleThief (1981)1978OscarAcademy Awards, USABest Actress in a Supporting RoleLooking for Mr. Goodbar (1977)1973Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaPlay It As It Lays (1972)1960Golden LaurelLaurel AwardsTop Female New Personality4th place.

2nd Place Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie1968NYFCC AwardNew York Film Critics Circle AwardsBest ActressPretty Poison (1968)

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