Cotillard is the first Best Actress winner for a non-English language performance since Sophia Loren in 1961. She is also the first and (as of 2020) only winner of an Oscar Award for French-language performance.

Hunter garnered critical attention for her work in two 1993 films, resulting in her being nominated for two Oscar Awards the same year: Hunter’s performance in The Firm won her Best Supporting Actress nom, while her portrayal of a mute Scottish woman entangled in an adulterous affair with Harvey Keitel in Jane Campion’s The Piano won her the Best Actress award.

Harris ties with Angela Lansbury with five Tony Award wins (Audra McDonald has since passed them both, with six wins). However, she holds the record (alongside Chita Rivera) for the most individual Tony Award nominations, with 10. In 1966, Harris won the Sarah Siddons Award for her work in Chicago theatre.

Research in Progress (Sep 3, 2020) Anouk Aimee Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: French Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish (father); mother Catholic; she converted to Judaism Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: at 12 Broadway Debut: Film Debut: age 14 Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Cannes Fest, 1980 […]