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Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron is a French-American actress and dancer renowned for her grace and talent in both film and dance. Born in 1931, she gained international fame in the 1950s and 1960s, notably starring in movies like "Gigi," for which she won an Academy Award, and "An American in Paris." Trained as a ballet dancer, her elegant movement and expressive performances made her a standout talent. Caron’s career spans stage and screen, and she is celebrated for her contribution to the arts, blending her dance expertise with acting to create memorable roles on and off screen.