Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte Gainsbourg in Focus' 21 Grams - 2003

Biography

Born 07/21/1971

Not a classically beautiful screen leading lady, but with a compelling charisma and deep eyes that draw you immediately to her, Charlotte Gainsbourg became a star as a teenager in France, then moved to crack America and the international film world with the leading role in the 1996 remake of...
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Awards

  • In 2009, received Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
  • In 2000, received Cesar Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • In 1986, received Cesar Award for Most Promising Newcomer Female

Highlights

  • In 2009, Co-starred in Lars von Trier's controversial film, "Antichrist"
  • In 2008, Co-starred with Anthony Hopkins and Laura Linney in the film "The City of Your Final Destination"
  • In 2007, Joined an ensemble cast for Todd Haynes' film, "I'm Not There," about the life of musician Bob Dylan

Family & Companions

  • Yvan Attal: together since c. 1991
  • Serge Gainsbourg: father (French; lived with Jane Birken until Charlotte was nine years old; died in 1991 at age 61)
  • Jane Birkin: mother (British; lived with Serge Gainsbourg but never married)

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