Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actress, Miscellaneous Crew |
Birth Day | April 29, 1925 |
Birth Place | Paris, France, France |
Age | 95 YEARS OLD |
Died On | June 5, 2015(2015-06-05) (aged 90)\nBois-le-Roi, France |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Occupation | Dancer, actress |
Spouse(s) | Jacques Bazire |
Net worth: $10 Million (2024)
Colette Marchand, a highly talented actress and versatile member of the entertainment industry in France, is estimated to possess a net worth of $10 million by the year 2024. With her exceptional skills and contributions as an actress and miscellaneous crew member, Marchand has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Whether dazzling on the silver screen or working passionately behind the scenes, she has undoubtedly made a significant impact on the French cinema and entertainment scene. With her impressive net worth, Marchand continues to be a respected figure in the industry, leaving a lasting legacy.
Biography/Timeline
During the height of her dance career she was considered one of the greatest Dancers in Europe, known as Les jambes (The Legs), along with Violetta Elvin, Zizi Jeanmaire, Yvette Chauviré, Janine Charrat, and Margot Fonteyn. Marchand traveled around the world as a Dancer and danced with many of the greatest ballet Dancers of the 1940s and 1950s.
She performed as a première ballerina on Broadway in Roland Petit's Les Ballets de Paris (1949 & 1950). In the 1950 show, Marchand performed a ballet piece titled The Boiled Egg, for which she received rave reviews. In 1951 she had a featured role in the Broadway musical Two on the Aisle which ran for 276 performances. In the early 1950s while performing on Broadway, Marchand was featured in several magazines, including Life, and would make appearances on New York City television shows, including the Ford Star Revue, the Colgate Comedy Hour, and the Ed Sullivan Show.
In 1951 she lent her voice to Isidore Isou's Venom and Eternity. In 1952, she received a Golden Globe Award as Most Promising Newcomer - Female for her performance in Moulin Rouge, as well as a nomination for the BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer. In 1953 she was directed by Orson Welles in The Lady in the Ice. Her other film appearances were rare: Hungarian Rhapsody, Par Ordre du Tsar and the musical short Romantic Youth (also as choreographer) (all 1954).
She married Jacques Bazire, the musical Director for the Roland Petit Ballet. She died on June 5, 2015, aged 90, and was survived by her sister, Yvonne (Marchand) Le Bras.