Hollywood Star "Tippi Hedren" - May 25,2013

The former New York fashion model was making her debut as an actress in a starring role in The Birds, and such high praise from the enigmatic master of cinema shock and suspense was rare indeed. The Countess From Hong Kong with Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren, directed by Chaplin, in what was to be the "Little Tramps" final film. The three films, back to back, were an auspicious start for the Minnesota girl of Scandinavian parentage. Between over twenty films and numerous television appearances, shes been involved in a wide variety of humanitarian and environmental causes, almost overshadowing her screen work. Perhaps Tippi Hedrens most unique endeavor is being "den mother" and close friend to sixty-odd big cats - lion, tiger, leopard, cougar, serval and an African elephant at The Roar Foundations Shambala Preserve near Acton, California. The high desert game preserve is home to the felines and pachyderms and was first established as an African-type set for the motion picture, Roar, which Tippi co-produced and starred in with her daughter, film actress Melanie Griffith. Tippi continues to work frequently in motion pictures, theatre, episodic and cable television, and her contributions to world cinema have been honored with a numerous amount of awards, too many to mention here. Please help us welcome to Live From The Bay With Joey... Tippi Hedren! Tippi Hedren Links: Shambala Preserve http://www.shambala.org The Wildcat Sanctuary http://www.wildcatsanctuary.org

Tippi Hedren | Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas | The Birds | Shambala Preserve | The Roar Foundation