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Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron

Actor · born 1 July 1931 · Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Leslie Claire Margaret Caron (born 1 July 1931) is a French-American actress, dancer and writer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards.

Caron started her career as a ballerina. She made her film debut in the musical An American in Paris (1951), followed by roles in The Man with a Cloak (1951), Glory Alley (1952) and The Story of Three Loves (1953), before receving critical acclaim for her role as an orphan in Lili (also 1953), which earned her the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress and garnered nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Where to start: Is Paris Burning? (1966).

As actor 71

TV shows 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Leslie Caron movie?

By viewer score, Is Paris Burning? (1966) at 7.2/10.

What are Leslie Caron’s most popular movies?

Chocolat, Damage, An American in Paris.

How many movies has Leslie Caron made?

71 films on TMDB, 71 as actor.

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