Arletty | |
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 Arletty in 1942. | |
| Born | Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat May 15, 1898 Courbevoie, France |
| Died | July 23, 1992 (aged 94) Paris, France |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, fashion model |
| Years active | 1930–1963 |
Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat (15 May 1898 – 23 July 1992), known professionally as Arletty, was a French actress, singer, and fashion model. As an actress she is particularly known for classics directed by Marcel Carné, including Hotel du Nord (1938), Le jour se lève (1939) and Children of Paradise (1945). She was found guilty of treason for an affair with a German officer during World War II.