Actress Anouk Aimée, Star of 'A Man and a Woman,' Dies at 92
Anouk Aimée, the French film icon known for her roles in "A Man and a Woman," "La Dolce Vita" and "8½," has died at the age of 92.
Aimée, whose career spanned over six decades, was one of the most popular leading ladies of her generation, working with some of Europe's most influential directors, including Federico Fellini, Luchino Visconti and François Truffaut.
Born in Paris in 1932, Aimée began her acting career as a teenager, appearing in small roles in films such as "Les Amants du Pont-Neuf" (1947) and "La Fleur de l'âge" (1947).
Her breakthrough role came in 1966, when she starred opposite Jean-Louis Trintignant in Claude Lelouch's "A Man and a Woman." The film, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, was a critical and commercial success, and made Aimée an international star.
Aimée went on to star in a number of other notable films, including "La Dolce Vita" (1960), "8½" (1963), "Lola" (1961) and "Justine" (1969).
In 1979, Aimée was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "A Man and a Woman: 20 Years Later." She also won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the same film.
Aimée continued to act until her death, appearing in films such as "The Last Metro" (1980), "Pauline à la plage" (1983) and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" (2007).
She was married three times, first to actor Jean-Claude Brialy, then to director Claude Lelouch, and finally to actor Albert Finney.
Aimée's death is a great loss to the world of cinema. She was a talented and versatile actress who brought joy to audiences around the world.
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