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Lila Kedrova

Lila Kedrova - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 09, 1918
DiedFebruary 16, 2000 (age 81)
BirthplaceSaint Petersburg, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (now Russia)
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Lila Kedrova's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForHer Oscar-winning performance as Madame Hortense in 'Zorba the Greek' (1964).

Intro

Lila Kedrova was a Russian-born French actress best known for her Academy Award-winning role as Madame Hortense in the film 'Zorba the Greek' (1964). She had a prolific career in both European and American cinema and theater.

Early Life & Background

Born into a musical family in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Lila Kedrova fled the country with her family after the Russian Revolution and settled in France, where she started her acting career.

Career Highlights

  • Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Zorba the Greek' (1964)
  • Appeared in the Broadway musical version of 'Zorba', winning a Tony Award in 1984
  • Featured in films such as 'The Tenant' (1976) and 'Torn Curtain' (1966)
  • Had a successful stage career in both France and the United States

Trivia

  • She was the daughter of opera singers Nikolay Kedrov Sr. and Sofia Gladkaya.
  • She reprised her role as Madame Hortense in the Broadway musical adaptation of 'Zorba'.
  • Her family was forced to emigrate because of the Russian Revolution.

FAQs

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When was Lila Kedrova born?

Lila Kedrova was born the 9 October 1918.

Where is Lila Kedrova from?

Saint Petersburg, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (now Russia).

On Her Birth-Day

About October 9th, 1918, in brief:

  • Historical events: E. Howard Hunt, an American intelligence officer and author, was born on October 9, 1918, in Hamburg, New York. He is best known for his involvement in the Watergate scandal and his extensive career with the CIA.
  • Day of the week: October 9th, 1918 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: While You're Away by Harry Ellis
  • Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lila_Kedrova
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0444206/