Élodie Bouchez

French-American actress in 'The Dreamlife of Angels'

Élodie Bouchez - French-American actress in 'The Dreamlife of Angels'
Born

April 5th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

France

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An actress with a career spanning various film genres, recognized for a significant role in 'The Dreamlife of Angels'. Received critical acclaim for performances in both French and American cinema, contributing to notable projects in the industry.

Starred in 'The Dreamlife of Angels'

Won the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 1999

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