Photo: Georges Biard / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
For me, Anne Parillaud will always be Nikita. Luc Besson handed her a role that demanded danger, vulnerability, and raw electricity all at once, and she delivered a performance that still feels startling decades later. Born in Paris and working since the late 1970s, she brings that distinctly French blend of shadow and sensuality to the screen, and being made an Officer of the National Order of Merit confirms how seriously her homeland takes her craft. What stays with me is the intensity in her eyes, a controlled ferocity that turned a stylized thriller into something genuinely felt.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anne Parillaud
- Name (Japanese)
- アンヌ・パリロー
- Reading
- あんぬ・ぱりろー
- Born
- May 6, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- 12th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Officer of the National Order of Merit
- 2007 Knight of the National Order of Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | To Kill a Cop | — | |
| Notable work | Nikita | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anne Parillaud born?
Born May 6, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Anne Parillaud from?
Anne Parillaud is from 12th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Anne Parillaud do?
Anne Parillaud works as film actor.
What is Anne Parillaud known for?
Notable works include To Kill a Cop, Nikita.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.