Leslie Caron
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 AwardWinner