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Gillian Hills - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 05, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Age | 79 |
| Birthplace | Cairo, Egypt |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Gillian Hills's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring in cult films like 'Beat Girl,' 'Blow-Up,' and 'A Clockwork Orange', as well as her French pop singing career. |
Intro
Gillian Hills is an English actress and singer, best known for her roles in 1960s films such as 'Beat Girl,' 'Blow-Up,' and 'A Clockwork Orange.' She also had a notable career as a pop yé-yé singer in France.
Early Life & Background
Gillian Hills was born in Cairo, Egypt, where her father Denis Hills was a British journalist and teacher. She spent part of her youth in France and England, and was discovered at age 14 by director Roger Vadim, who encouraged her to pursue acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jennifer in 'Beat Girl' (1960), her breakout film role.
- Appeared in Michelangelo Antonioni's acclaimed film 'Blow-Up' (1966).
- Played the character Sonietta in Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange' (1971).
- Had a successful recording career in France, releasing hit yé-yé singles like 'Zou Bisou Bisou.'
Trivia
- Her song 'Zou Bisou Bisou' was covered by actress Jessica Paré on the TV show 'Mad Men.'
- Gillian Hills is sometimes credited with helping popularize the yé-yé genre in France.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Gillian Hills?
Gillian Hills is 79 years old.
When was Gillian Hills born?
Gillian Hills was born the 5 June 1946.
Where is Gillian Hills from?
Cairo, Egypt.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 5th, 1946, in brief:
- Day of the week: June 5th, 1946 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: One More Tomorrow by Frankie Carle & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
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