Michèle Morgan
Michèle Morgan | |
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Morgan in 1946 | |
| Born | Simone Renée Roussel 29 February 1920 |
| Died | 20 December 2016 (aged 96) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Resting place | Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris, France |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1935–1999 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Mike Marshall |
| Relatives | Sarah Marshall (granddaughter) |
Michèle Morgan (French: [miʃɛl mɔʁɡan]; born Simone Renée Roussel; 29 February 1920 – 20 December 2016) was a French film actress, who was a leading lady for three decades in both French cinema and Hollywood features. She is considered one of the greatest French actresses of the 20th century. Morgan was the inaugural winner of the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1992, she was given an honorary César Award for her contributions to French cinema.