Lou Doillon | |
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Born | Neuilly-sur-Seine, France | 4 September 1982
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, model |
Years active | 1987–present |
Children | 2 |
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Relatives | Kate Barry (maternal half-sister) Charlotte Gainsbourg (maternal half-sister) Lola Doillon (paternal half-sister) Judy Campbell (grandmother) Andrew Birkin (uncle) David Birkin (cousin) Anno Birkin (cousin) |
Website | loudoillon |
Lou Doillon (born 4 September 1982) is a French-British singer and actress. She is the daughter of French director Jacques Doillon and English actress and singer Jane Birkin.
Doillon started her career as a model during her teenage years and later transitioned into acting and music. In the late 1990s and into the 2000s, she appeared in several French films for which she received recognition for her performances, credits that include Bad Company (1999) and Gigola (2010).
In addition to her acting career, Doillon has pursued a music career, releasing her debut album Places in 2012 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Her music blends elements of folk and indie rock.