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Leslie Claire Margaret Caron (French: [lɛsli kaʁɔ̃]; born 1 July 1931) is a French and American actress and dancer. She is the recipient of a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards.
Learn about the life and career of Leslie Caron, a French ballet dancer and actress who starred in musicals like An American in Paris and Gigi. Find out her awards, trivia, filmography and more on IMDb.
- July 1, 1931
Leslie Caron. Actress: Gigi. French ballet dancer Leslie Caron was discovered by the legendary MGM star Gene Kelly during his search for a co-star in one of the finest musicals ever filmed, the Oscar-winning An American in Paris (1951), which was inspired by and based on the music of George Gershwin.
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Jul 1, 2021 · Leslie Caron’s Advice on Living Well at 90. The American in Paris star and Oscar nominee is still making big plans as she enters her 10th decade—“I have decided I want to celebrate my 100th...
May 24, 2023 · As the 1958 film “Gigi” turns 65 years old this month–and its leading lady remains as charming as ever–I am happy to share my most recent conversation with Leslie Caron. Still a beauty and full of personality, she shares some of her favorite moments starring opposite Gene Kelly, Louis Jourdan and Cary Grant.
An unconventional beauty who specialized in waif-like roles in her early career, Leslie Caron was an actress and dancer who rose to fame in the 1950s in such acclaimed musicals as "An American in Paris" (1951) and "Gigi" (1958).
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Nov 29, 2012 · Leslie Caron: Dancing From WWII Paris To Hollywood. November 29, 20125:00 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. Susan Stamberg. 7-Minute Listen. Playlist. In 1955's Daddy Long Legs, Leslie Caron...
