Valérie Kaprisky - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 19, 1962 |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Valérie Kaprisky's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Her starring role alongside Richard Gere in the 1983 film 'Breathless' (À Bout de Souffle, Made in USA), as well as appearances in French films such as 'La Femme publique' and 'L'Année des méduses'. |
Intro
Valérie Kaprisky is a French actress known for her work in French and international cinema, particularly in the 1980s. She gained international recognition for her role in the film 'Breathless' (1983), the American remake of Jean-Luc Godard's classic, and has appeared in a range of French films and television works throughout her career.
Early Life & Background
Valérie Kaprisky was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris, France, to a French mother and a father of Greek and Polish descent. She grew up in the French suburbs before moving to Paris to pursue acting studies at the prestigious Cours Florent drama school.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Monica Poiccard in the 1983 American film 'Breathless' alongside Richard Gere.
- Played the lead role in Andrzej Żuławski's film 'La Femme publique' (1984), which earned her a nomination for the César Award for Most Promising Actress.
- Featured in 'L'Année des méduses' (1984), furthering her status in French cinema.
- Continued acting in both film and television in France through the 1990s and 2000s.
Trivia
- Her stage name, Kaprisky, is borrowed from her mother's Polish maiden name.
- She was a nominee for the prestigious César Award for Most Promising Actress for her role in 'La Femme publique'.
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Valérie Kaprisky is 63 years old.
Valérie Kaprisky was born the 19 August 1962.
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 19th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 19, 1962, Italian driver Lorenzo Bandini secured victory in the first Mediterranean Grand Prix at the Autodromo di Pergusa in Sicily, driving a Ferrari 156.
- Day of the week: August 19th, 1962 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka
- #1 UK song: I Remember You by Frank Ifield
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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