Anne Parillaud

French actress in Nikita

Anne Parillaud - French actress in Nikita
Born

May 6th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

France

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An actress emerged in the French film industry during the 1980s. Gained prominence with the role of Nikita in the film 'La Femme Nikita'. Received several awards for performance, including the César Award for Most Promising Actress. Appeared in both French and international films throughout the career, showcasing versatility in various roles. Later features included 'Innocent Blood' and 'The Edge of Love'.

Starred as Nikita in 'La Femme Nikita'

Won a César Award for Most Promising Actress

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