Anouk Aimée

Born: 1932-04-27

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Nicole Françoise Florence Dreyfus (April 27, 1932 – June 18, 2024), known professionally as Anouk Aimée, was a French film actress. She began her film career in 1947 at age 14 until 2019 and appeared in 70 films. She won the 1967 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film that brought her international fame, A Man and a Woman (1966). She was awarded the Award for Best Actress at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival for her performance in Marco Bellocchio's Salto nel vuoto (Leap Into The Void), her co-star Michel Piccoli winning the Best Actor Prize.