Leslie CaronLeslie 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. This page about Leslie Caron includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Leslie Caron News stories about Leslie Caron External links for Leslie Caron Videos for Leslie Caron Wikis about Leslie Caron Discussion Groups about Leslie Caron Blogs about Leslie Caron Images of Leslie Caron |
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In 1953, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in the film Lili. Fay Compton died on December 12, 1978, in London, England, UK. 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. One of her last major roles was as Aunt Ann in the BBC's 1967 television adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. She continues to act, appearing recently for example in the acclaimed film Chocolat. Also, distinguished figures like Sir Alec Guinness, John Le Mesurier, Jan Sterling, Sally Gray, Joe Mitcheson and Elton Hayes, developed their acting career in her Fay Compton School of Dramatic Arts. She went on to star in Gigi with Maurice Chevalier and, Lili, plus other classic films set in France. Lawrence's The Rocking Horse Winner (1950) and Somerset Maugham's Encore (1950). Her grandaughter is the actress, Tracy Reed. She was discovered by Gene Kelly, who chose her to appear opposite him in the classic musical An American in Paris.. Polly (1949), D.H. She was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. Wells' The History of Mr. July 1, 1931) is a French film actress and dancer. Compton is the mother of British director Anthony Pélisser, whose most significant films were H.G. Leslie Caron (b. In addition to her resume, she lead a successful career in the radio, television and gramophone recordings. Her most popular performances in films are Odd Man Out (1947), Laughter in Paradise (1951) Orson Welles' Othello (1952) and The Haunting (1963). Compton's film work is not as well known or as highly regarded as her stage appearances, but she managed to squeeze many solvent screen roles in more than forty movies between 1914 and 1970. Active in the classics as well as contemporary material, Compton had the distinction of playing Ophelia opposite two of the most celebrated Hamlets, John Barrymore and John Gielgud. Barrie (of Peter Pan fame) introducing him to London audiences, notably in the title role of Mary Rose in 1920. She made her mark in the several plays of J. M. Compton made her first professional appearances in between 1911 and 1913 with The Follies under the leadership of H.G. Pélissier, her future husband. Fay Compton was born as Virginia Lilian Emeline Mackenzie Compton, in London, England, UK, on September 18, 1894. Her grandfather was 19th-century theatrical luminary, Henry Compton. British actress Fay Compton came from a notable acting lineage; her father was actor/manager Edward Compton; her mother, Virginia Bateman, was a distinguished member of the profession, as were his brother the novelist Sir Compton Mackenzie, her sister, the actress Viola Compton, and her uncles and aunts. |