Daumier, Sophie (1934–2004)
Daumier, Sophie (1934–2004)
French actress. Born Elisabeth Hugon, Nov 24, 1934, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France; died of Huntingdon's disease, Dec 31, 2003, in Paris; dau. of Georges Hugon (composer); studied classical dance at Châtelet school in Paris; m. Guy Bedos, 1965; children: son.
Began career dancing with a cancan troupe; came to prominence on stage in Le Patate (1957), with Pierre Dux, which ran for 6 years; went on to musicals and light films; with Guy Bedos, became a comic duo at La Nouvelle Eve and Galerie 55; also appeared with him in light comedic films; had to retire because of illness.
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