Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Marion Cotillard

Role / Field:

Acclaimed French actress known for her versatility in European and Hollywood cinema.

Born:

1975-09-30

Century / Era:

1975s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Marion Cotillard (French: [maʁjɔ̃ kɔtijaʁ] ; born 30 September 1975) is a French actress who has appeared in both mainstream and independent European and Hollywood productions. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two César Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. She became a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in France in 2010 and was promoted to Officer in 2016, the same year she was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour. Cotillard began her career at age six and had her first English-language role in the television series Highlander (1993) at age seventeen, followed by her feature film debut in The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to Be Kissed (1994).

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Her breakthrough came in the French film Taxi (1998). She made her Hollywood debut in Big Fish (2003) and won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for A Very Long Engagement (2004). She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of French singer Édith Piaf in La Vie en Rose (2007), becoming the only actor to win an Academy Award for a French-language performance. She earned her second Academy Award nomination for her performance as a factory worker trying...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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