This page will contain discussion groups about Capucine, as they become available.CapucineCapucine (January 6, 1931 - March 17, 1990) was a European actress. Born Germaine Lefebvre in Toulon, at the age of 17 she became a fashion model, adopting the name Capucine (which is a type of nasturtium), and eventually working for Givenchy in Paris. She made her film debut at age 18 in Rendez-vous de juillet, and was briefly married to French actor Pierre Trabaud. After making several movies for Hollywood, of declining quality, and after ending her relationship with William Holden, she moved to Europe where she made films in several languages, including French and Italian. She also had a close friendship with Dirk Bogarde who, despite his own sexual ambivalence, seriously considered marrying her. She struggled throughout her life with manic-depression, and committed suicide in Lausanne by jumping from her apartment window. Films
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She struggled throughout her life with manic-depression, and committed suicide in Lausanne by jumping from her apartment window. Things that suggest the rumor is untrue are that the media had reason to tarnish Leigh and Curtis' reputations at that time, since their careers were no longer hugely successful. She also had a close friendship with Dirk Bogarde who, despite his own sexual ambivalence, seriously considered marrying her. Facts that point to the likelihood of the rumor's truth is that Curtis underwent mysterious surgeries and "complications" shortly after her birth, as well as her unisex name. After making several movies for Hollywood, of declining quality, and after ending her relationship with William Holden, she moved to Europe where she made films in several languages, including French and Italian. The supposition usually refers to androgen insensitivity syndrome. She made her film debut at age 18 in Rendez-vous de juillet, and was briefly married to French actor Pierre Trabaud. There is much speculation, which has sometimes even been alleged in high school and college biology courses, that Curtis was born an intersexual; but it is unknown whether this is an urban legend or fact. Born Germaine Lefebvre in Toulon, at the age of 17 she became a fashion model, adopting the name Capucine (which is a type of nasturtium), and eventually working for Givenchy in Paris. Past Honorees of this organization have included Sir Anthony Hopkins; the 2005 honoree will be Angela Lansbury. Capucine (January 6, 1931 - March 17, 1990) was a European actress. Curtis was Guest of Honor at the 11th annual Gala and Fundraiser in 2003 for Women in Recovery, Inc., a Venice, CA-based non-profit organization offering a live-in, 12-Step program of rehabilitation for women in need. The Curse of the Pink Panther - 1983. Today, Jamie Lee Curtis also takes time to support various philanthropic groups. The Trail of the Pink Panther - 1982. In time for the Holiday Season of 2004, Curtis starred opposite Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks.. Satyricon - 1969. The movie was filmed at Palisades High School in Pacific Palisades, CA., nearby where Curtis and Guest make their home with their children. What's New, Pussycat - 1965. Recent successful film roles for Curtis have included Disney's Freaky Friday (2003), opposite Lindsay Lohan. The Pink Panther - 1964. Curtis and Guest have two adopted children, Annie and Thomas. Walk On the Wild Side - 1962. She married the actor Christopher Guest in 1984, and became known as Lady Haden-Guest when her husband inherited the title of Baron Haden-Guest in 1996. North to Alaska - 1960. Jamie Lee Curtis has compiled a body of work which covers every type of genre, from comedy to drama to horror. Song Without End - 1960. She has a sister named Kelly Curtis, who is also an actress. She is known as a "scream queen" for arguably her most memorable role, that of Laurie Strode in the Halloween series (#'s I, II and 7 and 8). She is the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Jamie Lee Curtis, Baroness Haden-Guest (born November 22, 1958) is an American film actress born in Los Angeles, California. Jamie Lee Curtis (http://www.snopes.com/movies/actors/jamie.htm) on Snopes.com. IMDb filmography (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000130/). True Lies (1994) $1,550,000. Halloween: Resurrection (2002) $3,000,000. Halloween II (1981) $100,000. Halloween (1978) $8,000. Christmas with the Kranks (2004). Freaky Friday (2003). Halloween: Resurrection (2002). The Tailor of Panama (2001). Drowning Mona (2000). Halloween: H20 (1998). Fierce Creatures (1997). House Arrest (1996). True Lies (1994). Forever Young (1992). My Girl (1991). Blue Steel (1990). Dominick and Eugene (1988). A Fish Called Wanda (1988). Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987). Perfect (1985). Trading Places (1983). Halloween II (1981). Prom Night (1980). The Fog (1980). Halloween (1978). |