Françoise Dorléac

French actress in 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'

Françoise Dorléac - French actress in 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'
Born

March 21st, 1942
83 years ago

Died

June 26th, 1967
58 years ago — 25 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

France

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Born in 1942, this French actress gained recognition in the 1960s through her work in cinema. She starred in 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg', a celebrated musical directed by Jacques Demy, which received the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Dorléac worked in numerous films, showcasing talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Tragedy struck in 1967 when she died in a car accident, cutting short a promising career.

Starred in 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'

Featured in 'The Devil and the Ten Commandments'

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