Film · France · 1975–
Marion Cotillard Life & Career Timeline
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An Oscar-winning career spanning Édith Piaf, the Dardenne brothers, Hollywood blockbusters and Cannes premieres.
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Born in Paris
Marion Cotillard was born into a family working in theatre and performance.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comFirst feature films
Cotillard moved from television into feature-film roles.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comTaxi
The hit action comedy brought Cotillard broad French recognition.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comPretty Things
A demanding dual role earned her first César nomination.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comBig Fish
Tim Burton’s fantasy drama introduced her to a wider English-language audience.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comA Very Long Engagement
Cotillard won the César for Best Supporting Actress.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comA Good Year
She starred opposite Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s romantic drama.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comLa Vie en Rose
Her transformation into Édith Piaf became an international breakthrough.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comWins the Academy Award
Cotillard became the first person to win an acting Oscar for a French-language performance since 1960.
Source: www.oscars.orgPublic Enemies
Cotillard joined Michael Mann’s period crime drama.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comInception
Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster placed her at the emotional centre of its dream architecture.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comMidnight in Paris
Cotillard appeared in Woody Allen’s time-travelling romantic comedy.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comRust and Bone
Her portrayal of an injured orca trainer earned major international nominations.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comTwo Days, One Night
The Dardenne brothers’ social drama brought a second Academy Award nomination.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comMacbeth
Cotillard played Lady Macbeth opposite Michael Fassbender.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comAllied
She starred with Brad Pitt in Robert Zemeckis’s romantic thriller.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comAnnette opens Cannes
Leos Carax’s musical opened the Cannes Film Festival.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comLittle Girl Blue
Cotillard portrayed filmmaker Mona Achache’s mother in an inventive docudrama.
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