Brigitte Bardot
Biography
Brigitte Bardot was a French actress, singer, and model who began as a ballet student in Paris and entered films in 1952. She appeared in 47 features, among them Manina, the Lighthouse-Keeper's Daughter (1952), and became an international star through And God Created Woman (1956). Her later credits included The Truth (1960), for which she won a David di Donatello best foreign actress award, Jean-Luc Godard's Contempt (1963), Dear Brigitte (1965), Viva Maria! (1965), which earned her a BAFTA nomination for best foreign actress, Masculin Féminin (1966), Spirits of the Dead (1968), and Shalako (1968). She also sang and took part in musical productions, releasing over sixty songs. After retiring from acting in 1973, she received the Legion of Honour in 1985.
91years old at death
- Born 15th arrondissement of Paris
- Died Saint-Tropez
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (birth name)Also credited as B.B.
Movie Career
- Films
- 18
- Career span
- 60 years1952 to 2012
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Early training
Bardot was admitted to the Conservatoire de Paris in 1949 and studied ballet for three years under Russian choreographer Boris Knyazev.
First role
Bardot was hired as a junior fashion model by Elle in 1949, and her 1950 cover led to an acting offer from director Marc Allégret.
A first
Bardot was voted one of North America's top ten box office draws, and only her French films were counted. That had never happened before.
A first
From 1969 to 1972, Bardot served as the official face of Marianne, a figure that had been anonymous until then, representing the liberty of France.
Getting ready for a role
Bardot dyed her hair blonde for the Italian film Nero's Weekend rather than wear a wig, and liked the result so much she kept the color.
Brigitte Bardot movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Jean-Luc Godard directed two of these films, Roger Vadim two and Louis Malle two. Alain Delon appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Alain Delon's page
Sean Connery's page
Jean-Paul Belmondo's page
Claudia Cardinale's page
Charles Chaplin's page
Stanley Baker's page
All films by Jean-Luc Godard
All films by Roger Vadim
All films by Louis Malle
Also two films together8 more actors
- Jean-Pierre LéaudMasculin Féminin (1966) and Testament of Orpheus (1960)
- Charles BouillaudFamous Love Affairs (1961) and La Vérité (1960)
- Hubert de LapparentLa Vérité (1960) and Love Is My Profession (1958)
- Denise ProvenceThe Legend of Frenchie King (1971) and Agent 38-24-36 (1964)
- Colette CastelFamous Love Affairs (1961) and La Vérité (1960)
- Roger VadimTestament of Orpheus (1960) and ...And God Created Woman (1956)
- Annick AllièresAgent 38-24-36 (1964) and Love Is My Profession (1958)
- Antoine BourseillerMasculin Féminin (1966) and Famous Love Affairs (1961)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
Six awards and honors from 1961 to 2003.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2003 | Prix des intellectuels indépendants | Won | |
| 1996 | Paul Léautaud Prize | Won | |
| 1961 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress | Won | |
| Bambi Award | Won | ||
| Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won | ||
| Order of the Golden Ark | Won | ||
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