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Catherine Hessling - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 22, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Moronvilliers, Marne, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Catherine Hessling's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Silent film actress; muse and wife of director Jean Renoir. |
Intro
Catherine Hessling was a French actress and model best known for her work in early French cinema and for being the muse and wife of director Jean Renoir. She appeared in several films directed by Renoir in the 1920s, including 'Nana' (1926).
Early Life & Background
Born as Andrée Madeleine Heuschling in 1900 in Moronvilliers, France, Catherine Hessling began her career as an artist's model, most notably for painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, whom she met during World War I.
Career Highlights
- Model for Pierre-Auguste Renoir in his later years
- Marriage to Jean Renoir, which led to her film career
- Starred in the title role of 'Nana' (1926)
- Appeared in several Jean Renoir films, including 'La Fille de l'eau' (1925) and 'Sur un air de Charleston' (1927)
Trivia
- She was one of the last models of the celebrated Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
- Her marriage to Jean Renoir lasted from 1920 to 1931.
- She largely withdrew from public and cinematic life after her divorce from Renoir.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Catherine Hessling born?
Catherine Hessling was born the 22 June 1900.
Where is Catherine Hessling from?
Moronvilliers, Marne, France.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 22nd, 1900, in brief:
- Day of the week: June 22nd, 1900 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Tribulations of an Amateur Photographer directed by
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