Best-Actress 2008 Oscar:Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard Winner for "La Vie En Rose"
Born:September 30, 1975 in Paris, France
Biography:At once earthy and modern yet effortlessly capable of projecting the aura of a glamorous, silent-era film starlet, French actress Marion Cotillard has achieved fame in her home country with substantial roles in such high-profile blockbusters as the Taxi series, and such critically acclaimed arthouse hits as Jean-Pierre Jeunet's A Very Long Engagement.
The Paris native got in tune with her desire to become a performer early in life, and soon began honing her talents as both an actress and a singer. As fate would have it Cotillard's parents were both active members of the Paris theater community who lovingly nurtured their daughter's creative talents and encouraged her to pursue a career on the stage and screen. It was precisely this support that encouraged Cotillard to pursue a career in film, with her auspicious film debut in director