Zizi Jeanmaire

Acting

Born April 29, 1924 · Paris, France

Died July 17, 2020

Also known as Renée Marcelle Jeanmaire · Renée Marcelle "Zizi" Jeanmaire

Biography

Renée Marcelle "Zizi" Jeanmaire was a French ballet dancer, actress and singer. She became famous in the 1950s after playing the title role in the ballet Carmen, produced in London in 1949, and went on to appear in several Hollywood films and Paris revues. She was the wife of dancer and choreographer Roland Petit, who created ballets and revues for her.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA