Nicole Courcel facts for kids
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Nicole Courcel
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Nicole Marie Jeanne Andrieu
21 October 1931 Saint-Cloud, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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Died | 25 June 2016 Paris, France
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(aged 84)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1947–2004 |
Children | Julie Andrieu |
Nicole Courcel (born October 21, 1931 – died June 25, 2016) was a famous French actress. She was very popular during the 1950s and 1960s. Nicole was born in Saint-Cloud, a town near Paris, France.
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Nicole Courcel's Acting Journey
Nicole Courcel started her acting career in 1947. She appeared in many movies and television shows. She was active in the entertainment world until 2004.
Early Roles in Movies
Nicole began her career by working as an "extra" in a few films. An extra is someone who appears in the background of a movie. Soon, she got a much bigger role in the movie Rendez-vous de juillet (1949). In this film, she acted alongside Brigitte Auber.
Between 1947 and 1979, Nicole Courcel appeared in 43 movies. She became a well-known face in French cinema.
Moving to Television
In 1970, Nicole Courcel started working in television. She acted in various TV movies and miniseries. She continued to work in television for many years. Her last role was in 2004.
Famous Movie Roles
Nicole Courcel is best remembered for her role in the movie Sundays and Cybele (1962). This film was directed by Serge Bourguignon.
She also had important roles in other movies, such as:
- La Marie du port (1950), where she acted with Jean Gabin.
- Royal Affairs in Versailles (1954), directed by Sacha Guitry.
- La Sorcière (1956), where she starred opposite Marina Vlady.
Later Life and Passing
Nicole Courcel passed away on June 25, 2016, in Paris, France. She was 84 years old.