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· French · 1931–

Leslie Caron

French film actor and dancer — the star of An American in Paris (1951) and of the 1958 musical Gigi, adapted from Colette's novella.

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Lived
1931–
Born
1931
Nationality
French
Roles
ActorDancer

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Vincente Minnelli

  • Filmmaker

Collaborated with · 1951–1958

Minnelli directed Caron twice: as Lise Bouvier in An American in Paris (1951) and in the title role of Gigi (1958), the adaptation of Colette's novella that won him the Academy Award for directing.

Wikipedia — Vincente Minnelli; Wikipedia — Gigi (1958 film)

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Performed in · 1958

Gigi

Leslie Caron played Gigi in the MGM musical.

Wikipedia — Gigi (1958 film)

Collaborated with · 1951–1958

Vincente Minnelli

Minnelli directed Caron twice: as Lise Bouvier in An American in Paris (1951) and in the title role of Gigi (1958), the adaptation of Colette's novella that won him the Academy Award for directing.

Wikipedia — Vincente Minnelli; Wikipedia — Gigi (1958 film)