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- Vidal Sassoon was born on January 17, 1928 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Wild Affair (1965) and Be My Guest (1965). He was married to Rhonda Holbrook, Jeanette Hartford-Davis, Beverly Adams and Elaine Wood. He died on May 9, 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesRhonda Holbrook(August 1992 - May 9, 2012) (his death)Jeanette Hartford-Davis(November 6, 1983 - ?) (divorced)Beverly Adams(February 16, 1967 - January 28, 1981) (divorced, 4 children)Elaine Wood(1956 - 1958) (divorced)
- Father, with Beverly Adams, of Catya Sassoon (1968-2002); Oley Sassone; Eden Sassoon (born in 1973); Elan Sassoon (born in 1970) and David Sassoon.
- He founded the Vidal Sassoon International Study for Anti-Semitism. He fought for Israel in the Arab-Israeli War in 1948. During World War II, he was a member of the 43 Group, a Jewish veterans militia organization that broke up fascist meetings in East London, England.
- Hair stylist to the stars.
- Did Glenda Jackson's hair for her Oscar-winning performance in Love (1969).
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to the British Hairdressing Industry business and charities.
- [on Kim Basinger] She's a positive, positive delight. I think we have the makings of a star. First of all, she has the most sensual lips in the business.
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