Lilyan Chauvin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lilyan Chauvin
Chauvin in 2004
Born	Lilyan Zemoz (1925-08-06)6 August 1925 Paris, France
Died	26 June 2008(2008-06-26) (aged 82) Studio City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress producer director
Years active	1950–2007
Spouse(s)	Bernard J. Chauvin (m. 19??; div. 1953)

Lilyan Chauvin (born Lilyan Zemoz; August 6, 1925–June 26, 2008) was a talented French-American actress. She was also a director, writer, and acting teacher. Lilyan was born in Paris, France.

She started her career on French radio and on stage in England. In 1952, she moved to the United States. She wanted to become an actress in Hollywood.

Lilyan Chauvin acted in American films for over 60 years. She often played supporting roles. Some of her movies include Private Benjamin (1980) and Predator 2 (1990). She also appeared in Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can (2002).

She was also very active in television. She guest-starred in many popular TV shows. These include The X-Files, Murder, She Wrote, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Friends.

Later in her life, Lilyan taught acting and directing. She taught at the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California. She also helped lead the Women in Film council. She passed away in Los Angeles in 2008 due to health issues.

Early Life and Education

Lilyan Chauvin was born in Paris, France. Her mother, Emilia Speltiens, was French. Her father, Pantion Pierre Zemoz, was Italian.

She began her career in French radio. She first wanted to be a lawyer. However, she soon realized she could make a living in show business.

Lilyan studied at the School of Cinema in Paris. She also attended the Jean-Louis Barrault School there.

Becoming an Actress

Moving to America

In 1952, Lilyan Chauvin moved to New York City. She became an American citizen. She continued her acting studies with famous teachers like Uta Hagen.

She also worked hard to improve her English. She attended the Berlitz School of Languages. She watched American movies every day to learn the language.

Lilyan was already good at Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian. She became a top teacher at Berlitz. She even coached other actors on how to speak with different accents.

Stage and TV Roles

Lilyan performed in many plays in Europe and the U.S. Some of her stage roles were in Macbeth and Medea.

She started getting roles in New York TV shows. One of her first was on Studio One. Soon after, she moved to Los Angeles. There, she found more work in films and TV.

Film and Television Career

First Film Appearances

Lilyan Chauvin's first film role was in Lost, Lonely and Vicious (1958). She also appeared in movies with famous stars. She was in Elvis Presley's King Creole (1958) and Tickle Me (1965). She also worked with Barbra Streisand in Funny Lady (1975).

Other films she appeared in include Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) and The Other Side of Midnight (1977). She also played a role in Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). Later, she was in Predator 2 (1990) and The Man Who Wasn't There (2001).

TV Show Appearances

Lilyan was a regular on TV shows like Days of Our Lives and Mission Impossible. She also appeared in many other popular series.

Her TV credits include Friends, ER, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and CSI. She was also in Malcolm in the Middle, Alias, and Ugly Betty.

Directing and Teaching

Directing Work

Lilyan Chauvin was also a respected director. She directed episodes of The Young and the Restless. She also directed several stage plays.

Teaching and Writing

Later in her life, Lilyan became a well-known acting and directing coach. She taught at major universities in Los Angeles. Her teaching methods helped many students.

She also traveled internationally to give speeches and advise others. She co-produced and hosted a TV series called Hollywood Structured. This show helped people learn about careers in show business.

Lilyan also wrote a book called Hollywood Scams & Survival Tactics. In it, she shared her own experiences and tips for success. She taught at USC for over 10 years. She also taught at UCLA.

Some of her acting students became famous. These include Raquel Welch and Suzanne Somers. She also worked as a drama coach for big studios like MGM and Warner Brothers.

Awards and Recognition

Lilyan Chauvin was nominated for two Emmy Awards. These were for her work on The Young and the Restless and Baa Baa Black Sheep.

In 1991, she won the Angel Award for Hollywood Structured. This was the TV show she co-produced and hosted. Many famous people appeared on the show with her.

Personal Life

Lilyan Chauvin was married to Bernard Chauvin. They divorced in 1953. She kept his last name for her acting career.

She passed away at her home in Studio City, Los Angeles on June 26, 2008. She was 82 years old.

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  Lilyan Chauvin in 2004

See also

In Spanish: Lilyan Chauvin para niños