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Julie Dreyfus was born on January 24, 1966 in Paris, France and is credited as a fashion model and film actor. That puts Julie Dreyfus at 60 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Paris.
My Take
Julie Dreyfus is one of those genuinely fascinating cultural bridges you rarely come across — a Parisian who moved to Japan, became a TV personality teaching French on NHK, then turned up as a guest judge on Iron Chef of all things, and somehow parlayed all of that into a career in Hollywood. Her two Tarantino roles are what cemented her for most Western audiences: the cold, calculating Sofie Fatale in Kill Bill Vol. 1 and the quietly menacing Francesca Mondino in Inglourious Basterds. Tarantino clearly loves her, and honestly I get it — she carries this effortless European elegance that makes every scene she's in feel a little more cinematic. The fact that she's fluent in French, Japanese, and English and navigated three entertainment industries on her own terms makes her quietly one of the most interesting careers in the game.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Julie Dreyfus
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュリー・ドレフュス
- Reading
- じゅりー・どれふゅす
- Born
- January 24, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- actor / fashion model / film actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Paris
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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 Julie Dreyfus born?
Born January 24, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Julie Dreyfus from?
Julie Dreyfus is from Paris, France.
What does Julie Dreyfus do?
Julie Dreyfus works as actor, fashion model, film actor.
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