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Also known as Danièle Darrieux

French actress and singer

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Danielle Darrieux was a French singer and actor who worked in theatre and film. Born Danielle Yvonne Marie Antoinette Darrieux in Bordeaux on May 1, 1917, she began her career in 1931. She spoke French and used her voice as an instrument. Her professional work continued until 2010.

She received several awards, including the Commander of the Legion of Honour, the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, the Honorary César, and the European Film Award for Best Actress. She was also nominated for the European Film Award for Best Actress. Darrieux was married to Henri Decoin and Porfirio Rubirosa. She died in Bois-le-Roi on October 17, 2017.

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Bordeaux, Gironde, France

Danielle Darrieux (French pronunciation: ​[da.niɛl i.vɔn ma.ʁi ɑ̃.twa.nɛt daʁ.jø]) (May 1, 1917 – October 17, 2017) was a French actress and singer, who appeared in more than 110 films after 1931. She was one of France's great movie stars and her eight-decade career is among the longest in film history.

Known for

  • The Truth About Danielle Darrieux — Self (Archive footage)2023
  • Deneuve, la reine Catherine — Self (archive footage)2022
  • Normandie ne partira pas ce soir2021
  • Morceaux de Cannes2021
  • Danielle Darrieux : Il est poli d'être gai ! — Self (archive footage)2019
  • 1940: Taking over French Cinema — Self (archive footage)2019
  • The Image Book — (archive footage)2018
  • Love and Sex under Nazi Occupation — Self (archival footage)2011
  • C'est toi, c'est tout — Camille2011
  • The Wedding Cake — Madeleine2010

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Danielle Yvonne Marie Antoinette Darrieux (1 May 1917 – 17 October 2017) was a French actress and singer. Beginning in 1931, she appeared in more than 110 films. She was one of France's great movie stars and her eight-decade career was among the longest in film history. She turned 100 in May 2017. Darrieux was born in Bordeaux, France during World War I to a physician who was serving in the French Army. Her father died when she was seven years old. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Danielle+D

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Key facts

Born
Danielle Yvonne Marie Antoinette Darrieux , ( 1917-05-01 ) 1 May 1917, Bordeaux , Gironde , France
Died
17 October 2017 (2017-10-17) (aged 100), Bois-le-Roi, Eure , France
Years active
1931–2010
Spouses
Henri Decoin , ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1935 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1941 ) ​ Porfirio Rubirosa , ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1942 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1947 ) ​ Georges Mitsikidès, ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1948 ; died 1991 ) ​
Children
1 (adopted)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Danielle
Gender
female
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
Bordeaux
Place of death
Bois-le-Roi
Occupation
actor
Languages spoken
French
Award
Molière Award for Best Actress
Field of work
film
Instrument
voice
Image
Danielle Darrieux Five Fingers 2.jpg
Height
1.64
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date of birth
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Danielle Darrieux
date of death
2017-10-17
birth name
Danielle Yvonne Marie Antoinette Darrieux
start of work period
1931-00-00
end of work period
2010-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview

Danielle Yvonne Marie Antoinette Darrieux ( French pronunciation: [da.njɛl i.vɔn ma.ʁi ɑ̃.twa.nɛt daʁ.jø]; 1 May 1917 – 17 October 2017) was a French actress of stage, television and film, as well as a singer and dancer.

Beginning in 1931, she appeared in more than 110 films. She was one of France's great movie stars and her eight-decade career was among the longest in film history.

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