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Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat

1898 – 1992

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Wikipedia Summary

Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat, known professionally as Arletty, was a French actress, singer, and fashion model. As an actress she is particularly known for classics directed by Marcel Carné, including Hotel du Nord (1938), Le jour se lève (1939) and Children of Paradise (1945). She was found guilty of treason for an affair with a German officer during World War II.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
May 15, 1898
Courbevoie
Date of death
July 23, 1992
Paris
Citizenship

France

Occupations & fields
actorsingermodelfilm actorstage actoropera singer
Notable works
Hôtel du NordExtenuating CircumstancesLe Jour Se LèveLes Visiteurs du SoirChildren of Paradise
Field and occupation
francouzská herečka, zpěvačka a modelka
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