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Nicole Courcel
Born
Nicole Marie Jeanne Andrieu

(1931-10-21)21 October 1931
Died 25 June 2016(2016-06-25) (aged 84)
Paris, France
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.

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.

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