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Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron (b. July 1, 1931) is a French film actress and dancer.

She was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. She was discovered by Gene Kelly, who chose her to appear opposite him in the classic musical An American in Paris.

She went on to star in Gigi with Maurice Chevalier and, Lili, plus other classic films set in France. She continues to act, appearing recently for example in the acclaimed film Chocolat. She is one of the few leading ladies (or actors of any type for that matter) from the classic era of MGM musicals who is still active in film.

In 1953, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in the film Lili.


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In 1953, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in the film Lili. She is the sister of actor John Cusack. She is one of the few leading ladies (or actors of any type for that matter) from the classic era of MGM musicals who is still active in film. She received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nominations for Working Girl (1988) and In & Out (1997). She continues to act, appearing recently for example in the acclaimed film Chocolat. Her other television work includes a short-lived series What About Joan (2001) and It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002). She went on to star in Gigi with Maurice Chevalier and, Lili, plus other classic films set in France. Cusack was a cast member of Saturday Night Live for one season in 1985.

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Sixteen Candles (1984). Grandview, U.S.A. (1984). The Allnighter (1987). Broadcast News (1987).

Stars and Bars (1988). Married to the Mob (1988). Working Girl (1988). Men Don't Leave (1990).

My Blue Heaven (1990). Ramirez (1991). The Cabinet of Dr. Hero (1992).

Toys (1992). Addams Family Values (1993). Corrina, Corrina (1994). Nine Months (1995).

Wrong (1996). Mr. Two Much (1996). Grosse Pointe Blank (1997).

A Smile Like Yours (1997). In & Out (1997). Arlington Road (1999). Cradle Will Rock (1999).

Runaway Bride (1999). Toy Story 2 (1999, voice). High Fidelity (2000). Where the Heart Is (2000).

The School of Rock (2003).