Marion Cotillard
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Paris, France
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Born in Paris on September 30, 1975, Marion Cotillard is a captivating French actress known for her roles in independent films and blockbusters alike. She has become a leading figure in the world of cinema, receiving numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career.
Cotillard made her first appearance on the international stage with an English-language role in the television series Highlander (1993). Her film debut came in 1994 with The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to Be Kissed, but it was her breakthrough performance in the French film Taxi (1998) that garnered her critical acclaim and a César Award nomination for Most Promising Actress.
Her transition into Hollywood came with Tim Burton's Big Fish (2003), followed by a César Award for Best Supporting Actress in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's A Very Long Engagement (2004). However, it was her portrayal of French singer Édith Piaf in La Vie en Rose (2007) that catapulted Cotillard into the global spotlight. She won numerous awards for this performance, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Lumières Award, and the Academy Award for Best Actress - an unprecedented achievement for a French-language performance at the time.
Cotillard's impressive list of credits includes Nine (2009), Rust and Bone (2012), Annette (2021), and Two Days, One Night (2014) - the latter of which earned her a second Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also took on the iconic role of Joan of Arc in an oratorio that toured several countries between 2005 and 2022.
Throughout her career, Cotillard has worked with some of the most acclaimed filmmakers in the industry. She starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris (2011), and joined Brad Pitt in the World War II thriller, Allied (2016). Her animated film credits include providing voice acting for The Little Prince (2015) and Minions (2015).
As an advocate for environmental causes, Cotillard has served as a spokeswoman for Greenpeace since 2001. In addition to her work in film, she was the face of the Lady Dior handbag from 2006 to 2015 and is currently the face of Chanel's iconic fragrance, Chanel No. 5, since 2020.
Throughout her career, Marion Cotillard has proven herself as a versatile artist who continually pushes the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. Her passion for acting and commitment to her craft make her an inspiration to aspiring actors worldwide.
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