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Leslie Claire Margaret Caron ( French: [lɛsli kaʁɔ̃]; born 1 July 1931) is a French and American actress and dancer. She is the recipient of a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards . Caron began her career as a ballerina.
French ballet dancer Leslie Caron was discovered by the legendary MGM star Gene Kelly during his search for a co-star in one of the finest musicals ever filmed, the Oscar-winning An American in Paris (1951), which was inspired by and based on the music of George Gershwin.
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French ballet dancer Leslie Caron was discovered by the legendary MGM star Gene Kelly during his search for a co-star in one of the finest musicals ever filmed, the Oscar-winning An American in Paris (1951), which was inspired by and based on the music of George Gershwin.
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- Gigi. Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan. 60 votes. In the pantheon of musical films, Gigi undoubtedly holds a prominent position as one of the finest Leslie Caron movies.
- An American in Paris. Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant. 48 votes. As an ode to love and the enchanting city that is Paris, An American in Paris stands as a timeless classic featuring the mesmerizing talents of Leslie Caron.
- The L-Shaped Room. Leslie Caron, Tom Bell, Brock Peters. 40 votes. Leslie Caron delivers a poignant performance in The L-Shaped Room, portraying Jane Fosset - an unmarried pregnant woman seeking refuge in a London boarding house during the 1960s.
- Lili. Leslie Caron, Mel Ferrer, Jean-Pierre Aumont. 44 votes. A whimsical blend of fantasy and innocence characterizes Leslie Caron's delightful performance in Lili, which sees her embodying the titular role with grace and charm.
Jul 6, 2022 · On the occasion of the screening of Vincente Minelli’s ornate musical Gigi, Academy Awards nominated lead actor and Hollywood legend Leslie Caron talked abou...
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May 24, 2023 · The 1958 film “Gigi” turns 65 years old this month and its leading lady, Leslie Caron, remains as charming as ever. Still a beauty and full of personality, she shares some of her favorite moments starring opposite Gene Kelly, Louis Jourdan and Cary Grant.
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Leslie Claire Margaret Caron (born 1 July 1931) is a French-American actress, dancer and writer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards.
