Gigi Perreau Biography

Fast Facts

• Joined the board of directors of the Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts
• Mayor David L․ Lawrence gave her the keys to the city of Pittsburgh when she was 10 years old, making her the youngest recipient of the honor at that time
• The Young Artist Foundation honored her with its Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award in 1998
• Started acting as an infant, appearing in "Madame Curie" at 18 months of age
• Known for starring in whimsical, domestic comedies in the 1940s
• One of the most famous child actors of her generation, by the age of 10, she had starred in 25 films
• Managed a popular Los Angeles art gallery alongside her brother Peter Miles
• Served as vice-president of the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California
• Joined the board of directors of the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
• Has taught drama classes at the Immaculate Heart High School, from which she graduated