| Catherine Deneuve |

Catherine Deneuve at Cannes in 2000. The Cannes Film Festival (le Festival de Cannes founded in 1946 is one of the world's oldest most influential and prestigious Film festivals alongside Venice, |
| Born |
Catherine Fabienne Dorléac
October 22, 1943 (1943-10-22) (age 64)
Paris, France |
| Years active |
1957–present |
| Spouse(s) |
David Bailey (1965–1972) |
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Catherine Deneuve (French IPA: [katʁin dəˈnœv], born October 22, 1943) is a two-time Cesar Award winning, BAFTA Award, and Academy Award-nominated French actress. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. David Bailey CBE (born 2 January 1938 in Leytonstone, London) is a celebrated English Photographer. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The César Award is the national film award of France, first given out in 1975. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA is a British charity that hosts annual awards shows for film television television craft video games and forms of animation "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works She has made her reputation playing a series of beautiful ice maidens for various directors, including Luis Buñuel and Roman Polanski [1][2][3]. Luis Buñuel Portolés (22 February 1900 &ndash 29 July 1983 was a Spanish -born Filmmaker and naturalized Mexican who worked mainly in Mexico
Deneuve was born Catherine Fabienne Dorléac in Paris, one of four daughters to French stage and film actor Maurice Dorléac and actress Renée Deneuve. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Maurice Dorléac ( March 26, 1901 – December 4, 1979) was a French Actor of the stage and screen She made her screen debut at the age of 13, with a role in the 1956 film Les Collégiennes, and went on to make several films with directors such as Roger Vadim before getting her breakthrough role in Jacques Demy's musical Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (1964). Roger Vadim, born Roger Vladimir Plemiannikov (26 January 1928 – 11 February 2000 was a French Journalist, Author, Actor, Screenwriter Jacques Demy ( June 5, 1931 – October 27, 1990) was one of the most approachable filmmakers to appear in the wake of the French New The Umbrellas of Cherbourg ( Les Parapluies de Cherbourg) is a Musical film made in 1964
The burst of stardom that accompanied Deneuve's portrayal led to two of her archetypal ice-maiden roles, first in Roman Polanski's Repulsion in 1965 and then in Buñuel's 1967 Belle de Jour. Repulsion is a 1965 Film directed by Roman Polanski on a scenario by Gerard Brach and Roman Polanski Belle de jour is a 1967 French film starring Catherine Deneuve as a woman who decides to spend her days as a prostitute while her husband is at work Deneuve's startling portrayal of an icy, sexually adventurous housewife in the latter film helped to establish her as one of the most remarkable and compelling actresses of her generation. She further demonstrated her talent that year in Demy's Umbrellas musical follow-up, Les Demoiselles de Rochefort, which she starred in with her sister, Françoise Dorléac. The Young Girls of Rochefort ( Les Demoiselles de Rochefort) is a 1967 Musical film directed by Jacques Demy, starring Catherine Deneuve Françoise Dorléac ( March 21, 1942 – June 26, 1967) was a popular French actress.
Deneuve continued to work steadily through the 1960s and 1970s in films such as the 1970 Tristana (her second collaboration with Buñuel) and A Slightly Pregnant Man (1973), in which she starred with Marcello Mastrioanni. Tristana (1970 by Luis Buñuel, is a film based upon the eponymous novel by Benito Pérez Galdós, featuring Catherine Deneuve and Marcello Vincenzo Domenico Mastroianni (September 28 1924 &ndash December 19 1996 was an Italian film actor Deneuve chose to avoid Hollywood, limiting her appearances in American films to The April Fools (1969) and Hustle (1975). The April Fools is a 1969 romantic Comedy film starring Jack Lemmon and Catherine Deneuve. Deneuve also did prolific work throughout the 1980s, appearing in such films as François Truffaut's Le Dernier métro (1980) and Tony Scott's The Hunger (1983). The Last Metro (original French title Le Dernier Métro) is a 1980 film made by Les Films du Carrosse written and directed by the The Hunger is a 1983 English language Horror film. It is the story of a bizarre Love triangle between a doctor ( Susan Sarandon The latter saw Deneuve playing a bisexual vampire alongside David Bowie and Susan Sarandon; her performance won her indelible cult status in the States among lesbians and goths. David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. Susan Sarandon (born Susan Abigail Tomalin; October 4 1946 is an American Actress.
In the 1990s, Deneuve garnered further international acclaim for her roles in several films, including 1992's Indochine (for which she won a César Award for Best Actress and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress) and two films directed by André Téchiné, Ma saison préférée (1993) and Les Voleurs (1995). Indochine is an 1992 Academy Award winning French film that tells the story of a young Indochinese woman named Camille The César Award is the national film award of France, first given out in 1975. André Téchiné (born 13 March 1943 at Valence-d'Agen ( Tarn-et-Garonne) in France) is a French In 1994 she was Vice President on the jury of the Cannes Film Festival. The Cannes Film Festival (le Festival de Cannes founded in 1946 is one of the world's oldest most influential and prestigious Film festivals alongside Venice, [4] In 1996, she paid homage to the director who had first given her fame by taking part in the documentary L'Univers de Jacques Demy. In 1998, she won acclaim and the Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival for her performance in Place Vendôme. The Volpi Cups are awards given to actors at the Venice Film Festival. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest Film festival in the world Place Vendôme is a 1998 film directed by Nicole Garcia and starring Catherine Deneuve. Closing out the final years of the 1990s Deneuve remained consistently working in numerous films; in 1999 alone she appeared in no less than five films: Est-Ouest, Le temps retrouvé, Pola X, Belle-maman, and Le vent de la nuit, continuing to turn in compelling performances. East/West (French Est-Ouest; Russian title Восток-Запад) is a French (-Ukrainian-Russian-Spanish-Bulgarian film (1999 Time Regained ( fr. Le Temps retrouvé) is a 1999 Film directed by Raoul Ruiz. Pola X is a French movie starring Guillaume Depardieu, Yekaterina Golubeva and Catherine Deneuve, released in 1999
In 2000, Deneuve received much critical attention when cast alongside eccentric Icelandic singer Björk in Lars von Trier's melancholy musical Dancer in the Dark. Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born 21 November 1965 is an Icelandic Singer-songwriter, Composer, actress and music producer. Dancer in the Dark is an award-winning Musical film Drama released in 2000. Though it polarized critics and audiences alike, Dancer in the Dark nevertheless won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or ( English: Golden Palm) is the highest prize awarded to competing films at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2002, she shared the Silver Bear Award for Best Ensemble Cast at the Berlin International Film Festival for her performance in 8 Women. The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading Film festivals and most reputable media events held in Berlin 8 Women (Original French title 8 femmes) is a French musical comedy murder-mystery film released in 2002 directed by François In 2005, Deneuve published her diary A l'ombre de moi-meme (In My Shadow); in it she writes about her experiences shooting the films Indochine and Dancer in the Dark. Indochine is an 1992 Academy Award winning French film that tells the story of a young Indochinese woman named Camille Dancer in the Dark is an award-winning Musical film Drama released in 2000. In 2006, she headed the jury at the Venice Film Festival. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest Film festival in the world Deneuve continues to work steadily making at least two or three films per year.
Awards
Other awards
- 1981 - David di Donatello Awards, (Best Foreign Actress) - Le Dernier métro
- 1993 - Women in Film Crystal Awards, (International Award)
- 1995 - San Sebastián International Film Festival, (Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award)
- 1997 - Moscow International Film Festival, (Silver St. The César Award is the national film award of France, first given out in 1975. The Last Metro (original French title Le Dernier Métro) is a 1980 film made by Les Films du Carrosse written and directed by the Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer Indochine is an 1992 Academy Award winning French film that tells the story of a young Indochinese woman named Camille Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer David di Donatello, named after Donatello's David, is a Movie Award assigned each year for cinematic performances and production by Ente David di The Last Metro (original French title Le Dernier Métro) is a 1980 film made by Les Films du Carrosse written and directed by the The San Sebastián International Film Festival is an annual FIAPF A category Film festival which originated in 1953 and is held in the Spanish city of Moscow International Film Festival (abbreviated as MIFF) is the second oldest festival in the world after the Venice Film Festival. George) - (Contribution to World Cinema)
- 1998 - Venice Film Festival, (Volpi Cup, Best Actress) - Place Vendôme
- 1998 - Berlin International Film Festival, (Honorary Golden Berlin Bear)
- 2000 - Art Film Festival, (Actor's Mission Award)
- 2001 - Bambi Awards, (Film - International)
- 2002 - Berlin International Film Festival, (Silver Berlin Bear) - 8 Women, shared with ensemble cast
- 2002 - European Film Awards, (Best Actress) - 8 Women, shared with ensemble cast
- 2006 - Bangkok International Film Festival, (Golden Kinnaree Career Achievement Award)
Award nominations
César Award nominations
Career outside of film
Modeling
- Designer Yves Saint Laurent's muse, he dressed her in the films Belle de Jour, La Chamade, La Sirène du Mississippi, Liza, and The Hunger. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest Film festival in the world Place Vendôme is a 1998 film directed by Nicole Garcia and starring Catherine Deneuve. The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading Film festivals and most reputable media events held in Berlin The Bambi is an annual television and media prize awarded by the German media company Hubert Burda Media. The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading Film festivals and most reputable media events held in Berlin 8 Women (Original French title 8 femmes) is a French musical comedy murder-mystery film released in 2002 directed by François The European Film Awards are presented annually by the European Film Academy to recognize excellence in European cinematic achievements The Bangkok International Film Festival (BKKIFF is an international Film festival held annually in Bangkok, Thailand, since 2003 Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer Place Vendôme is a 1998 film directed by Nicole Garcia and starring Catherine Deneuve. Winners of the César Award in French film for best actress 1976: Romy Schneider in L'important c'est d'aimer César Award in French film for "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" winners 1976: Marie-France Pisier in Cousin cousine "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Indochine is an 1992 Academy Award winning French film that tells the story of a young Indochinese woman named Camille Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS to The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA is a British charity that hosts annual awards shows for film television television craft video games and forms of animation Belle de jour is a 1967 French film starring Catherine Deneuve as a woman who decides to spend her days as a prostitute while her husband is at work The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role has been presented to its winners since 1952 Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, known as Yves Saint Laurent ( August 1 1936 &ndash June 1 2008) was an Algerian Belle de jour is a 1967 French film starring Catherine Deneuve as a woman who decides to spend her days as a prostitute while her husband is at work La Chamade (US title Heartbeat) is a 1968 film directed and written by Alain Cavalier based on the 1965 novel by French playwright Mississippi Mermaid ( La sirène du Mississippi) ( 1969) is a French film directed by François Truffaut. The Hunger is a 1983 English language Horror film. It is the story of a bizarre Love triangle between a doctor ( Susan Sarandon
- Deneuve was the face of Chanel No. 5 in the seventies and caused sales of the perfume to soar in the United States – so much so that the American press, captivated by her charm, nominated her as the world's most elegant woman. Chanel No 5 is one of the best known Perfumes in the world It was the first fragrance from Parisian couturier, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
- Her visage was used to symbolize Marianne, the national symbol of France, from 1985 to 1989. Marianne, a National emblem of the French Republic, is by extension a Personification]alagor of Liberty and Reason.
- In 1992, Deneuve became a model for Yves Saint Laurent's skincare line. Yves Saint Laurent is a luxury fashion house founded by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé.
- In 2001, Deneuve was chosen as the new face of L'Oréal Paris. The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest Cosmetics and Beauty company and is headquartered in the Paris suburb of Clichy, France
- In 2006, Deneuve became the third inspiration for the M•A•C Beauty Icon series. Deneuve and Make-up Art Cosmetics closely collaborated on the colour collection that became available at M•A•C locations worldwide in February 2006. Make-up Art Cosmetics, better known to most as MAC Cosmetics, is a manufacturer of cosmetics originally known famous through Word-of-mouth endorsements by professional
- In late 2007, Deneuve began appearing in the new Louis Vuitton luggage advertisements. Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton ( pronounced /lwi vɥitɔ̃/ or sometimes shortened to LV, is a French luxury fashion
Entrepreneurial
- Introduced her own perfume, Deneuve, in 1986.
- Designer of glasses, shoes, jewelry and greeting cards.
Charities
- Deneuve was appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Safeguarding of Film Heritage in 1994. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16 On November 12, 2003, she resigned her position as Goodwill Ambassador at UNESCO to protest the nomination of French businessman Pierre Falcone as the Angola representative, which enables him to escape justice and investigation for illegal arms dealing. Pierre Falcone is Angola 's ambassador to UNESCO. French prosecutors accuse Falcone and Gaydamak of selling arms to the Angolan government form 1993 to 2000 Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central [5]
- Deneuve asked that the rights owed to her from her representation of Marianne be given to Amnesty International. Amnesty International (commonly known as Amnesty or AI) is a Western based international Non-governmental organization which defines its mission as "to [6]
- Louis Vuitton made a donation to The Climate Project, spearheaded by Al Gore, on behalf of Deneuve. Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton ( pronounced /lwi vɥitɔ̃/ or sometimes shortened to LV, is a French luxury fashion Albert Arnold Gore Jr (born March 31 1948 is an American environmental Activist, author Businessperson, former Politician, and former [7]
- Deneuve is also involved with Children Action, Children of Africa, Orphelins Roumains and Reporters sans frontiers (Reporters Without Borders). Children Action - Charitable foundation providing all kinds of support for children including Medical and Surgical care Psychological [8]
- Douleur sans frontiers (Pain Without Borders) - At the end of 2003, Deneuve recorded a radio commercial to encourage donations to fight against the pain in the world, notably for the victims of landmines. [9]
- Handicap International - In the middle of July, 2005, Deneuve lent her voice to the message of radio commercials, TV and cinema, which denounced the use of the BASM (cluster bombs). Handicap International is a Non-governmental organization created in 1982 to provide help in refugee camps in Cambodia and Thailand. [10][11]
- Voix de femmes pour la démocratie (Voice of women for democracy) - Deneuve read the text, "Le petit garçon," of Jean-Lou Dabadie, on the entitled CD, "Voix de femmes pour la démocratie. " The CD was sold for the benefit of the female victims of the war and the fundamentalisms that fight for democracy. [12]
- Deneuve has also been involved with various charities in the fight against AIDS and cancer. [9]
Political involvement
- In 1971, Deneuve signed the Manifesto of the 343 (Manifeste des 343 salopes, Manifest of the 343 bitches). The manifesto was an admission by its signers to have practiced illegal abortions, and therefore, exposed themselves to judicial actions and prison sentences. [13] It was published in Le Nouvel Observateur on April 5, 1971. Le Nouvel Observateur (often shorten to Le Nouvel Obs) is a weekly French Newsmagazine. That same year, feminist lawyer Gisèle Halimi founded the group, Choisir (“To Chose”), to protect the women who had signed the Manifesto of the 343. Gisèle Halimi, born Zeiza Gisèle Élise Taïeb in 1927 is a French - Tunisian Lawyer, feminist Activist, and
- Deneuve is involved with Amnesty International's program to abolish the death penalty. Amnesty International (commonly known as Amnesty or AI) is a Western based international Non-governmental organization which defines its mission as "to Capital punishment, the death penalty or execution, is the Killing of a person by judicial process as Punishment.
- In 2001, Deneuve delivered a petition organized by the French-based group, "Together Against the death penalty," to the U. S. Embassy in Paris. [14]
- In April 2007, Deneuve signed a petition on the internet protesting the "misogynous" treatment of socialist presidential candidate Ségolène Royal. Marie-Ségolène Royal (born 22 September 1953 in Dakar, Senegal, then a French colony known as, (seɡɔlɛn ʁwajal is a More than 8,000 French men and women signed the petition, including French actress Jeanne Moreau. Jeanne Moreau (French ʒan mɔˈʁo born 23 January, 1928) is a BAFTA Awards -winning French Actress, Screenwriter [15]
Personal life
Deneuve has three sisters: the actress Françoise Dorléac (who died in a car crash on June 26, 1967), Sylvie Dorléac and Danielle Dorléac. Françoise Dorléac ( March 21, 1942 – June 26, 1967) was a popular French actress. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. [16]
Deneuve speaks fluent French, Italian, English and is semi-fluent in German. [17] Her hobbies and passions include gardening, drawing, photography, reading, music, cinema, fashion, antiques and decoration. [9]
Deneuve's only marriage was from 1965 to 1972 with photographer David Bailey. David Bailey CBE (born 2 January 1938 in Leytonstone, London) is a celebrated English Photographer. The couple divorced in 1972 and have remained friends. She has had relationships with director Roger Vadim,[18] director François Truffaut,[19] actor Marcello Mastroianni,[20] and Canal+ tycoon Pierre Lescure. Roger Vadim, born Roger Vladimir Plemiannikov (26 January 1928 – 11 February 2000 was a French Journalist, Author, Actor, Screenwriter François Roland Truffaut ( February 6 1932 – October 21 1984) was one of the founders of the French New Wave in filmmaking Marcello Vincenzo Domenico Mastroianni (September 28 1924 &ndash December 19 1996 was an Italian film actor Canal+ ("Canal Plus" "C+" meaning "Channel Plus/More" in French is a French premium pay television channel launched in 1984 [21]
Deneuve has two children: actor Christian Vadim, from her relationship with Roger Vadim,[22] and actress Chiara Mastroianni, from her relationship with Marcello Mastroianni. Christian Vadim (born June 18, 1963) is a French Actor. He is the son of actress Catherine Deneuve and director Roger Vadim, born Roger Vladimir Plemiannikov (26 January 1928 – 11 February 2000 was a French Journalist, Author, Actor, Screenwriter Chiara-Charlotte Mastroianni (born 28 May 1972) is an Italian - French actress. [23]
Filmography
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