Catherine Deneuve

Iconic French actress, model, and producer whose six-decade career has made her one of the most celebrated figures in world cinema.

Catherine Deneuve - Personal Information

  • Name: Catherine Deneuve
  • Date of Birth: October 22, 1943
  • Place of Birth: Paris, France
  • Gender: Female
  • Job Title: Actor
  • Crew Jobs: Producer
  • Also Known As: Catherine Dorléac, Catherine Fabienne Dorléac

Biography

Catherine Fabienne Dorléac (born 22 October 1943), known professionally as Catherine Deneuve, is a French actress as well as an occasional singer, model, and producer, considered one of the greatest European actresses. She gained recognition for her portrayal of icy, aloof, and mysterious beauties for various directors, including Jacques Demy, Luis Buñuel, François Truffaut, and Roman Polanski.

In 1985, she succeeded Mireille Mathieu as the official face of Marianne, France's national symbol of liberty. A 14-time César Award nominee, she won for her performances in Truffaut's The Last Metro (1980), for which she also won the David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress, and Régis Wargnier's Indochine (1992).

Selected Filmography

A showcase of Catherine Deneuve's most recent and notable screen appearances.

  • The Life of Mirrors (2025)
  • Spirit World (2025) as Claire Emery
  • Les Scandaleuses (2024) as Self
  • Ciao Marcello - Mastroianni l'antidivo (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jacques Demy: The Pink and the Black (2024)
  • Marcello Mio (2024) as Catherine
  • Funny Birds (2024) as Solange
  • Catherine Deneuve, in the eye of the camera (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • The President's Wife (2023) as Bernadette Chirac
  • Faut Voir - L'hebdo cinéma (TV - 2023) as Self - Guest

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