Zizi Jeanmaire

Zizi Jeanmaire

Zizi Jeanmaire (born Renée Marcelle Jeanmaire; 29 April 1924 – 17 July 2020) was a French ballet dancer, actress and singer. She was the widow of renowned dancer and choreographer Roland Petit. She became famous in the 1950s after playing the title role in the ballet Carmen, produced in London in 1949, and went on to appear in several Hollywood films. She and Petit had one daughter, Valentine Petit, a dancer and actress. Jeanmaire is mentioned in the lyrics of the song by Peter Sarstedt, "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?", in the first line: "You talk like Marlene Dietrich, and you dance like Zizi Jeanmaire / Your clothes are all made by Balmain and there's diamonds and pearls in your hair". She is also mentioned in the lyrics of the song by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, "Nothing is Sacred", from their album Timeless Flight: "I said: "Zizi Jeanmaire wouldn't take this and neither will we / if they call me Napoleon again I'll be forced to let the lion free".
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1924-04-29
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Also Known As: Renée Marcelle Jeanmaire, Renée Marcelle "Zizi" Jeanmaire

Movies List of Zizi Jeanmaire

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Anything Goes

1956 Movie
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L'Amour Fou

2010 Movie
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Black Tights

1961 Movie
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Too Many Lovers

1957 Movie
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Guinguette

1959 Movie
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Carmen

1980 Movie
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That's Dancing!

1985 Movie