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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.
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.
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.
Leslie Caron was born in France and trained as a ballet dancer before transitioning to film acting, showcasing her versatility as a performer. She gained international fame for her roles in classic musicals such as "An American in Paris" and "Gigi," where her grace and charm captivated audiences.
Caron was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France to a French father and an American mother. She began taking ballet lessons at age 10 and joined Roland Petit's Ballet des Champs-Elysée in 1947 and quickly became one of the lead dancers of the company.
In June of 2021, just a few weeks shy of her 90th birthday, Leslie Caron shared with the Library of Congress some of her favorite moments starring with Gene Kelly, Louis Jourdan and Cary Grant. She tells how she made her debut in “An American in Paris,” some behind the scenes of “Gigi,” the brilliance of Cecil Beaton and those beautiful ...
Mar 15, 2017 · March 15, 2017. Leslie Caron, drawn from life at Claridge’s hotel, in London. Portrait by David Downton. “I live in London, where they love dogs,” says the actress Leslie Caron. “You can...
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.
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.
Nov 29, 2012 · Leslie Caron: Dancing From WWII Paris To Hollywood. In 1955's Daddy Long Legs, Leslie Caron plays a French orphan who goes to college thanks to help from an anonymous, American benefactor (Fred...
