Marion Cotillard (born September 30, 1975) is an Academy Award winning French actress. During the 2007-2008 awards season she won international acclaim and several awards, including a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress, Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress, Golden Globe, Czech Lion, César Award, BAFTA, and ultimately the Academy Award for Best Actress, for her portrayal of chanteuse Édith Piaf in La Vie En Rose.
If she had not been an actress, she would have liked to become a singer.
She's an ecologist.
Had to learn how to sing in one month to play Marie in Jolies choses, Les (2001).
Is good friends with Élodie Navarre.
Spokesperson for Greenpeace. Is also one of several actors, singers, and designers involved in "Dessins pour le climat," an album project originated by Greenpeace and Glénat, available for sale beginning April 2005 (all proceeds to go to Greenpeace).
French citizen.
Co-wrote and performed song "La Fille De Joie" for her film "Les Jolies Choses". Also performed song "La Conne" for this film.
Has two younger brothers: Guillaume and Quentin, they are identical twins.
Daughter of Jean-Claude Cotillard and Niseema Theillaud.
Is a member of Greenpeace.
Moved to Paris at the age of 16.
Cousin of Laurent Cotillard.
Grew up in Orléans.
Being a huge fan of Canadian singer Hawksley Workman, she starred in two of his clips.
