Charlotte L. Gainsbourg, born July 21, 1971 in London, UK, to Serge Gainsbourg (Fr) & Jane Birkin (UK).
Early Life
Charlotte bicultural upbringing fueled fluency in French & English, enabling work in films from both countries.
Bicultural Background
Charlotte debuted at 12 in "Paroles et Musique" (1984), winning a César Award for Most Promising Actress.
Acting Debut
Charlotte gained fame in "L'Effrontée" (1985), earning a César Award for Best Actress.
Internationally Acclaimed
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In 2000, Charlotte shined in "Dancer in the Dark," winning Best Actress at Cannes.
Lars von Trier Collaborations
Charlotte fearlessly pushed boundaries in "Antichrist" (2009) and "Melancholia" (2011), solidifying her reputation.
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Actress Charlotte is also a singer-songwriter. Debut album "Charlotte for Ever" (1986) produced by dad Serge Gainsbourg.
Music Career
With César Award wins and nominations, Charlotte Gainsbourg is highly esteemed in French cinema.
Accolades
Notable films: "The Science of Sleep" (2006), "I'm Not There" (2007), and "Nymphomaniac" (2013).
Notable Films
Charlotte, private by nature, has three children with Yvan Attal since 1991: Ben (1997), Alice (2002), and Joe (2011).
Personal Life
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