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Catherine Deneuve is a film actor, model and singer, born on October 22, 1943 in 17th arrondissement of Paris, France. That puts Catherine Deneuve at 82 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Donostia Award (1994), César Award for Best Actress (1981, 1993), David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress (1981) and 4 more.
My Take
Catherine Deneuve is less an actress than an institution. From her screen debut at thirteen through more than sixty years at the summit of European cinema, she has earned two César Awards, an Honorary Golden Bear, and a place on The New York Times' list of the century's greatest actors. What captivates me is the tension beneath that famous glacial beauty: there's always shadow, appetite, and intelligence flickering under the poise. She never settled for being merely decorative. She carries the weight of an entire cinematic tradition, and watching her, you feel the elegance of French film itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Catherine Deneuve
- Name (Japanese)
- カトリーヌ・ドヌーヴ
- Reading
- かとりーぬ・どぬーゔ
- Born
- October 22, 1943 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- 17th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- film actor / model / singer / voice actor / manufacturer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1994 Donostia Award
- 1981 César Award for Best Actress
- 1981 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress
- 1993 César Award for Best Actress
- 1998 Honorary Golden Bear
- 2002 Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution
- 1997 Moscow International Film Festival
- 2002 European Film Award for Best Actress
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4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Catherine Deneuve born?
Born October 22, 1943 (age 82).
Where is Catherine Deneuve from?
Catherine Deneuve is from 17th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Catherine Deneuve do?
Catherine Deneuve works as film actor, model, singer, voice actor, manufacturer.
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