Claudette Colbert

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Claudette Colbert

Country

France

Birth - Death

1903 - 1996

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

Academy Award

Description

Theatre, television, and film actor who became a leading lady with the creation of talking films and was the biggest film box office star in both 1938 and 1942. Notable for her comedic and romantic roles. Academy Award winner for her role in the film 'It Happened One Night' (1934). Recipient of a Golden Globe Award for her role in the television show 'The Two Mrs. Grenvilles' (1987). Closeted bisexual, being both married yet having affairs with Marlene Dietrich and heiress Verna Hull. Born Lily Claudette Chauchoin.

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