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Suzy Delair

Acting

Born December 31, 1917 · Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Died March 15, 2020

Also known as Suzanne Pierrette Delaire

Biography

Suzy Delair, born Suzanne Pierrette Declair (31 December 1917 - 15 March 2020) was a vivacious French entertainer who starred in many different films. Her real name is Suzanne Pierrette Delaire. She acted in films directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean Dréville, Jean Grémillon, Marcel L'Herbier, Christian-Jaque, Marcel Carné, Luchino Visconti, René Clément and Gérard Oury. She is also famous in France as singer ("Avec son Tra-la-la"). For several years, Suzy Delair was the companion of French film director Henri-Georges Clouzot. Description above from the Wikipedia article Suzy Delair, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & recognition

  • Officer of the Legion of Honour · 2006
  • Officer of the National Order of Merit · 1999
  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 1995
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour · 1991

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