Jean Seberg - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 13, 1938 |
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| Died | September 08, 1979 (age 40) |
| Birthplace | Marshalltown, Iowa, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Jean Seberg's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 'Breathless' (À bout de souffle), 'Saint Joan', and 'Bonjour Tristesse'; a prominent figure of the French New Wave. |
Intro
Jean Seberg was an American actress best known for her starring role in the French New Wave film 'Breathless' (À bout de souffle), as well as her Hollywood debut in 'Saint Joan'. Her combination of American charm and European sensibility made her an iconic figure in international cinema during the 1960s.
Early Life & Background
Jean Seberg was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, and demonstrated an interest in acting from a young age. She attended the University of Iowa before being chosen from thousands of applicants at age 17 for the lead role in Otto Preminger's 'Saint Joan'.
Career Highlights
- Discovered by director Otto Preminger for the lead in 'Saint Joan' (1957).
- International acclaim as Patricia Franchini in Jean-Luc Godard’s 'Breathless' (1960).
- Acted in acclaimed films such as 'Bonjour Tristesse' (1958), 'Lilith' (1964), and 'Paint Your Wagon' (1969).
- Iconic status in both American and European cinema during the 1960s.
Trivia
- Her brief, pixie haircut in 'Breathless' became a fashion symbol of the era.
- She was the subject of FBI surveillance due to her support for civil rights movements, and this significantly impacted her later life.
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Jean Seberg was born the 13 November 1938.
Marshalltown, Iowa, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 13th, 1938, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 13th, 1938 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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