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- Birth nameMarie Jeanne Bellon
- Marie Bell was born on December 23, 1900 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. She was an actress, known for Life Dances On (1937), Madame Récamier (1928) and La garçonne (1936). She was married to Jean Chevrier. She died on August 14, 1985 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
- SpouseJean Chevrier(April 2, 1953 - December 13, 1975) (his death)
- Trained at the Paris Conservatory, she later joined the Comedie Francaise.
- Was awarded the Legion of Honor by President Charles de Galle for her valiant work in the French Resistance.
- A recognized stage actress and director, in 1958 the Theatre du Gymnase-Dramatique was renamed in her honor.
- Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1969
- French leading lady in elegant roles in late silent and early talking films, best known for her classic work in Feyder's Le Grand Jeu" (1934) and Duvivier's "Un Carnet de Ball" (1937).
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