| Marion Cotillard, born in Paris and raised in Orleans, comes from a family of performers. In fact, both of her parents have worked extensively in theater and Marion Cotillard had her start with an appearance in one of her father's plays.Marion Cotillard spent her early years perfecting her craft on various local stages, and finally made her professional debut as a teenager in 1993 with an appearance on the Highlander television series. Her first film role followed in 1994's The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to be Kissed, and she subsequently spent much of the mid-'90s appearing in French films and television shows.Marion Cotillard's big break came in 1998 when she was cast in Taxi, a French comedy that was an instant smash hit and has since spawned two sequels. Marion Cotillard was even nominated for a Cesar Award (the French equivalent of an Oscar) for Most Promising Actress, and soon found herself in the enviable position of being able to pick and choose her roles. She worked steadily for the next several years, eschewing offers to appear in English-language productions in favor of European endeavors. |
