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Michèle Morgan

Acting

Born February 29, 1920 · Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France

Died December 20, 2016

Also known as Мишель Морган · Simone Renée Roussel

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michèle Morgan (born Simone Renée Roussel; 29 February 1920 – 20 December 2016) was a French film actress, who was a leading lady for three decades in both French cinema and Hollywood features. She is considered one of the greatest French actresses of the 20th century. Morgan was the inaugural winner of the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1992, she was given an honorary César Award for her contributions to French cinema. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michèle Morgan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & recognition

  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour · 2013
  • Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit · 2004
  • Golden LionLifetime Achievement · 1996
  • Honorary César · 1992
  • Officer of the National Order of Merit · 1975
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  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres · 1960
  • Victoires du cinéma français · 1950
  • Cannes Film Festival AwardBest Actress · 1946
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography13 titles