Janet Leigh was the star of Psycho, even though she was in the movie only a short while. She plays Marion Crane who works for a realtor whom she embezzles money from.

Leigh was born Jeanette Helen Morrison in Merced, California on July 6, 1927. She was discovered by Norma Shearer and received a contract. She left the University where she was studying music and psychology to work in film. Leigh starred in numerous films in the 40s, 50s and 60s.

Her third husband was Tony Curtis and they had two children, Kelly and Jamie Lee. Jamie Lee, of course, starred in her own horror film – Halloween. Curtis, who constantly cheated on Leigh, left her in 1962 for his 17 year old co-star. Leigh remarried Robert Brandt and they remained married until her death. One of her last film appearances was in Halloween H20: 20 years later.

Leigh died on October 3, 2004 after suffering cardiac arrest.