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Marie-Christine Barrault

Marie-Christine Barrault

Actor · born 21 March 1944 · Paris, France

Marie-Christine Barrault (born 21 March 1944) is a French actress. She is best known for her performance in Cousin Cousine (1975) for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2010, she released her autobiography, titled This Long Way To Get To You.

Marie-Christine Barrault was born in Paris, France, the daughter of Martha (née Valmier) and Max-Henri Barrault. Her parents later divorced. Barrault's father, who worked in the theatre, died while she was a teenager. With no support, her mother was unable to care for her and her brother, Alain. Barrault was raised by her grandmother, Felicite. She was mentored in acting by her aunt and uncle, French performers Jean-Louis Barrault and Madeleine Renaud. They initially did not support her dreams of becoming an actress. She performed in plays in secondary school and then enrolled in an acting conservatory.

Where to start: My Night at Maud's (1969).

As actor 93

TV shows 12

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Marie-Christine Barrault movie?

By viewer score, My Night at Maud's (1969) at 7.6/10.

What are Marie-Christine Barrault’s most popular movies?

Stardust Memories, My Night at Maud's, The Ties That Bind Us.

How many movies has Marie-Christine Barrault made?

93 films on TMDB, 93 as actor.

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