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Leslie Caron Biography
Birth Name:Leslie Claire Margaret Caron
Birth Place:Boulogne-sur-Seine, Seine, France
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received the French Legion of Honour in 1993
- Performed with Les Ballets de Paris on Broadway in 1954
- Was discovered by dancer Gene Kelly while performing in a ballet in Paris
- Quote: "Even now I feel furious with myself because whenever there's a camera pointed towards me my MGM training makes me smile․ I don't like it․"
- Quote: "Unfortunately, Hollywood considers musical dancers as hoofers․ Regrettable expression․"
- Well known for her roles in Hollywood musicals
- Possesses the ability to speak French, English and Italian
Awards
- 1953Gold Medal-Most Popular Female Star: nominated
- 1954Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1954BAFTA Film Award-Best Foreign Actress: winner
- 1959Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
- 1959Golden Laurel-Top Female Musical Performance: winner
- 1962Golden Globe-Best Actress - Drama: nominated
- 1962Golden Laurel-Top Female Dramatic Performance: nominated
- 1963BAFTA Film Award-Best British Actress: winner
- 1963NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 1964Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1964Golden Globe-Best Actress - Drama: winner
- 1964Golden Laurel-Top Female Dramatic Performance: nominated
- 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
- 2007OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 2017Palm DogManitarian Award-: winner