Catherine Deneuve

Acting

Born October 22, 1943 · Paris, France

Also known as Catherine Dorléac · Catherine Fabienne Dorléac

Biography

Catherine Fabienne Dorléac (born 22 October 1943), known professionally as Catherine Deneuve, is a French actress as well as an occasional singer, model, and producer, considered one of the greatest European actresses. She gained recognition for her portrayal of icy, aloof, and mysterious beauties for various directors, including Jacques Demy, Luis Buñuel, François Truffaut, and Roman Polanski. In 1985, she succeeded Mireille Mathieu as the official face of Marianne, France's national symbol of liberty. A 14-time César Award nominee, she won for her performances in Truffaut's The Last Metro (1980), for which she also won the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress, and Régis Wargnier's Indochine (1992).

Awards & recognition

Order of Princess Olga, 3rd class · 2023
Golden Lion — Lifetime Achievement · 2022
Praemium Imperiale · 2018
European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2013
Stanislavsky Award · 2012

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Honorary Palme d'Or · 2005
European Film Award — Best Actress · 2002
Silver Bear — Outstanding Artistic Contribution · 2002
Honorary Golden Bear · 1998
Volpi Cup — Best Actress · 1998
Moscow International Film Festival · 1997
Honorary Lumière Award · 1996
Donostia Award · 1994
César Award — Best Actress · 1993
César Award — Best Actress · 1981
David di Donatello — Best Foreign Actress · 1981
César Award — Best Actress · 2016 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 2015 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 2014 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 2011 · nominated
European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2011 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 2008 · nominated
César Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2006 · nominated
European Film Award — Best Actress · 2002 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1999 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1997 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1994 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actress · 1993 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1993 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1989 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1988 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1982 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1981 · nominated
César Award — Best Actress · 1976 · nominated
BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 1969 · nominated