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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)
- His personal appearances in many of his earlier advertisements usually ended with his announcement: "I'm Vidal Sassoon, and if you don't look good - we don't look good".
- 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 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.
- He spent 7 years in a Jewish Orphanage after his father, Jack Sassoon, abandoned his family for another woman. His younger brother, Ivor Sassoon, died at 46 years old. His father's family was from Thessalonniki, Greece and his mother's family was from Spain.
- He studied at the Essendine Road Primary School, a Christian School, before being evacuated to Holt, Wiltshire, England during World War II.
- [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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