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Ludivine Sagnier Profile |
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Birth Date: July 3, 1979
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Birth Place: La Celle-Saint-Cloud, Yvelines, France
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Birth Name: Ludivine Sagnier
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Height: 5'3"
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Biography |
Ludivine Sagnier was born on July 3, 1979, in La
Celle-Saint-Cloud, France. An actress from an early age,
Ludivine took eight years of theater courses in Sevres. Her
first screen credits came when she was only 10, taking roles
in Je veux rentrer la maison (1989, I Want to Go Home) and
Les maris, les femmes, les amants (1989, Husbands, Women,
Lovers). The next year, she appeared in the big-budget
screen version of Cyrano de Bergerac, starring Gerard
Depardieu in the title role.
In 1994, Sagnier took first prize at the Versailles Academy
of Dramatic Arts in both the traditional and modern
categories. But Ludivine had yet to really break out,
despite this success, and during her teenage years she went
on to appear in a series of movies for French television.
1999 saw the talented actress in numerous productions,
including Rembrandt, Les enfants du sicle (The Children of
the Century) and Acide anim (Anna's Trip).
In 2000, Ludivine Sagnier starred in Gouttes d'eau sur
pierres brlantes (Water Drops on Burning Rocks), directed by
Franois Ozon. Next came the films Bon plan (2000, Great
Idea), Un jeu d'enfants (2001, Children's Play) and Ma femme
est une actrice (2001, My Wife Is an Actress).
Ludivine's career reached new heights when she re-teamed
with Franois Ozon for his 2002 film, 8 femmes (8 Women). Her
performance earned her the Romy Schneider Award (annually
given to a promising young French actress) plus a nomination
for a Csar Award (the French Academy Award equivalent).
Ludivine shared the European Film Award for Best Actress and
the Silver Bear Award at the 2002 Berlin International Film
Festival along with 8 femmes' distinguished cast, which
included Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuelle
Bart, Fanny Ardant, and relative newcomer Virginie Ledoyen
(of The Beach fame).
Also in 2002, Ludivine starred in the miniseries Napoleon
and made her English-language debut in Ian Simpson's
Toothache.
But it was the following year that would prove to be
Ludivine's biggest yet. She starred in another Ozon film,
Swimming Pool, which garnered her a second Csar nomination
for her portrayal as the seductive Provenal nymphet Julie.
She also starred in Claude Miller's La Petite Lili, based on
Anton Chekhov's The Seagull.
Both Swimming Pool and La Petite Lili were official 2003
Cannes Festival selections, giving Ludivine double exposure
-- and acclaim -- at the world's premier film festival.
Swimming Pool went on to become one of the highest-grossing
foreign films in the United States, in 2003. It was perfect
timing, since that Christmas, Ludivine Sagnier was
introduced to American audiences on a grand scale in the
live-action version of Peter Pan. Ludivine had spent the
film's 10-month shoot commuting from France to Australia in
order to play Tinkerbell ("Tink"), which was understandably
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Other
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She performed in two films in competition at the 2003 Cannes
Film Festival, Petite Lili, La (2003) and Swimming Pool
(2003).
Has a scar on her lower abdomen as the result of a
peritonitis operation. During the operation, the doctors
found a tumour on her stomach. Luckily, the tumour was
benign and was also removed. No complications derived from
it.
2001: Named as one of European films' Shooting Stars by
European Film Promotion.
'P.J Hogan' decided to engage her (for the role of Tinker
Bell in Peter Pan (2003) after having seen her performance
in Gouttes d'eau sur pierres brûlantes (2000) by François
Ozon.
Favourite actress is Liv Ullmann.
Has a sister: Delphine.
"Romy Schneider award" winner.
Daughter, Bonnie (born 25 March 2005). Father is French
actor Nicolas Duvauchelle.
A native of La Salle-Saint-Cloud.
Has been acting since the age of 10.
French citizen.
Shares birthday with writer Thomas Narcejac.
Has supported Lionel Jospin's 2002 presidential campaign. |
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