Zizi Jeanmaire
Biography
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, "Wher...
Also Known As
Renée Marcelle Jeanmaire, Renée Marcelle "Zizi" Jeanmaire
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Zizi Jeanmaire's TV Shows
The Ed Sullivan Show
20 Jun 1948
Great Performances
28 Jan 1971
Omnibus
13 Oct 1967
Champs-Elysées
16 Jan 1982
Sacrée Soirée
02 Sept 1987
The Bell Telephone Hour
12 Jan 1959
Le Grand Échiquier
12 Jan 1972
Le Grand Échiquier
12 Jan 1972
Cinépanorama
04 Feb 1956
Numéro un
05 Apr 1975
À bout portant
16 Dec 1968
Der goldene Schuß
26 Nov 1964
Midi trente
06 Mar 1972
Numéro un
05 Apr 1975
Europarty
04 Jun 1967
Le monde est à vous
13 Sept 1987
Cadet Rousselle
04 Nov 1971
Discorama
04 Feb 1959
Night-Club
13 Sept 1968