Began her dancing career at the Paris Opera Ballet, where she had also trained
A classically trained dancer, she appeared in a number of ballets staged by Roland Petit during the 1940s and 1950s, including "L'Oeuf à la Coque" and "Les Demoiselles de la Nuit․"
First appeared on Broadway in the musical revue "Two on the Aisle" in 1951
Best known as a prima ballerina and actress who played Marie Charlet in 1952's "Moulin Rouge․"
Director Orson Welles wrote the scenario for Roland Petit's 1953 ballet "The Lady in the Ice" with her in mind for the title role
Awards
1953Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role:nominated