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Claudette Colbert - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 13, 1903 |
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| Died | July 30, 1996 (age 92) |
| Birthplace | Saint-Mandé, Seine, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Claudette Colbert's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actress, best known for her role in 'It Happened One Night' (1934). |
Intro
Claudette Colbert was a French-American actress renowned for her versatility and glamour during Hollywood’s Golden Age. An Academy Award winner, she starred in a range of genres, most famously in romantic comedies, dramas, and historical epics.
Early Life & Background
Born Émilie Claudette Chauchoin in France, Colbert immigrated to the United States with her family as a child. She was raised in New York City, attended Washington Irving High School, and initially pursued a career in fashion before discovering a passion for acting.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'It Happened One Night' (1934)
- Nominated for Best Actress Oscars for 'Private Worlds' (1935) and 'Since You Went Away' (1944)
- Broadway and stage star before transitioning to film in the late 1920s
- Starred in over 60 films, including 'Cleopatra' (1934), 'The Palm Beach Story' (1942), and 'Midnight' (1939)
Trivia
- Colbert was known for her preference for being photographed from her left side, which she considered her best angle.
- She is one of the few actors to have appeared in both silent films and talkies, and had a career spanning over six decades.
- In 1999, the American Film Institute named her among the Greatest Female Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Claudette Colbert born?
Claudette Colbert was born the 13 September 1903.
Where is Claudette Colbert from?
Saint-Mandé, Seine, France.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 13th, 1903, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 13th, 1903 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Reliance: Shamrock III directed by
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