Capucine 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.
Capucine was born Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre on 6 January 1928 in Saint-Raphaël, Var, France. She often confused the date 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.
In 1945, at age 17, while riding in a carriage in Paris, Lefebvre was noticed by a commercial photographer. Adopting the French name of a flower, "Capucine" (nasturtium, Tropaeolum), she became a fashion model, working for the 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.
| Date of Birth | 6th January 1928 |
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| Date of Death | 17th March 1990 |
| Age at Death | 62 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Country | France |
| Current City | Saint-Raphaël |
| Birth Place | Saint-Raphaël |
| Nationality | France |
| Citizenship | France |
| Aliases | Capucine |
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| Occupation | actor, model, film actor |
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