Elizabeth Taylor By acj11 Feb 27, 1932 Born Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor to American parents in London. Period: Mar 24, 1932 to Mar 24, 1940 early years Jun 23, 1939 The Taylors move back to America with young Elizabeth at the onset of World War II. Mar 24, 1942 9-year-old Taylor makes her screen debut in "There's One Born Every Minute." May 27, 1944 Taylor gets her first big break, starring alongside Mickey Rooney in "National Velvet." Mar 24, 1950 Taylor marries hotel magnate Conrad Hilton Jr., the first of her eight marriages. The two divorced less than eight months later.