Zizi Jeanmaire

Zizi Jeanmaire

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Acting

  • Gender

    Female

  • Birthday

    1924-04-29

  • Day of Death

    2020-07-17 (96 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Paris, France

Biography

Zizi Jeanmaire (born Renée Marcelle Jeanmaire; 29 April 1924 – 17 July 2020) was a French ballet dancer, actress and singer. She was the widow of renowned dancer and choreographer Roland Petit. She became famous in the 1950s after playing the title role in the ballet Carmen, produced in London in 1949, and went on to appear in several Hollywood films.

She and Petit had one daughter, Valentine Petit, a dancer and actress.

Acting