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Françoise Fabian

Michelle Cortès (born 10 May 1933), known professionally as Françoise Fabian, is a French film actress. She has appeared in more than 100 films since 1956. In 1971, Fabian signed the Manifesto of the 343, publicly declaring having had an abortion.

Françoise Fabian

Françoise Fabian à la cérémonie des César

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Name
Françoise Fabian
Born
10 May 1933
Birthplace
Algiers, French Algeria
Birth Name
Michelle Cortès
Occupation
Actress
Full name
Michelle Cortès.
Nationality
France.
Education
Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique and Cours Simon.
Known for
The Thief of Paris, My Night at Maud's, Raphael, or The Debauched One, La bonne année, Trois places pour le 26, Season's Beatings, Me and Myself and Mum.
Honours
Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Silver Shell for Best Actress, David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement and Commander of the Legion of Honour.
Languages
French.

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