Capucine (6 January 1928 – 17 March 1990)[1] was a French fashion model and actress known for her comedic roles in The Pink Panther (1963) and What's New Pussycat? (1965). She appeared in 36 films and 17 television productions between 1948 and 1990. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 Early films 2.2 Charles K. Feldman 2.2.1 The Pink Panther 2.3 Post-Feldman 2.4 1980s 3 Personal life 4 Selected filmography 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Early life Capucine was born Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre on 6 January 1928 in Saint-Raphaël, Var, France.[1][2] She often confused the issue of her birth by saying that she was born in 1931 or 1933, and most sources indicate those years. She attended school in Saumur, France, and attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign languages.[3] In 1945, at age 17, while riding in a carriage in Paris, Lefebvre was noticed by a commercial photographer. Adopting the name "Capucine" (French for nasturtium), she became a fashion model, working for fashion houses Givenchy and Christian Dior. Capucine met Audrey Hepburn while modeling for Givenchy in Paris. They remained close friends for the rest of Capucine's life.[4] Career Early films Capucine made her film debut in Jean Cocteau's The Eagle with Two Heads (1948). She only had a small unbilled role. She also appeared in Jacques Becker's Rendezvous in July (1949) and Robert Dhéry's Crazy Show (1949). She was in My Friend Sainfoin (1950) and Dhery's Bernard and the Lion (1951). After a break of a few years Capuncine appeared in Mademoiselle from Paris (1955) and Frou-Frou (1955). Charles K. Feldman In 1957, film producer Charles K. Feldman spotted Capucine while she was modeling in New York City. Feldman put her under contract at $150 a week. He brought her to Hollywood to learn English and study acting under Gregory Ratoff.[5][6] She took the stage name "Capucine" (French for "nasturtium") saying, "Two names are interesting and I hope one is interesting."
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