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Lucie Dolène

Known For
Acting
Born
June 17, 1931 in Damascus, Syria
Died
April 9, 2020
Active Years
1952–2013 (62 Years)
Total Credits
14 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 17, 1931 Died Apr 9, 2020 Damascus, Syria 14 credits
14
Total Credits
1952–2013
62 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Lucie Dolène was a French actress and singer born on June 17, 1931, in Damascus, Syria, during the French Mandate. She died on April 9, 2020, in Noisy-le-Grand, Seine. Dolène was discovered by Joseph Canteloube and recorded Chants d'Auvergne under the pseudonym Lucie Daullène. She performed in musicals alongside Luis Mariano and Les Frères Jacques and appeared in theatrical productions such as Le noir te va si bien in 1975. Her voice acting work includes dubbing Snow White and Madame Samovar, or Mrs. Potts, as well as providing the French voice-over for Debbie Reynolds in Singin' in the Rain. She was married to Jean Constantin. An autobiography cowritten by Grégoire Philibert was published in 2021.

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Career

Career overview

Lucie Dolène was a French actress and singer born on June 17, 1931, in Damascus, Syria, during the French Mandate. She was discovered by Joseph Canteloube and recorded Chants d'Auvergne under the pseudonym Lucie Daullène. Dolène performed in musicals alongside Luis Mariano and Les Frères Jacques. Her acting skills led to roles in theatrical productions, such as Le noir te va si bien in 1975.

As a voice actor, Dolène began dubbing in the 1950s. Her credits include providing the French voice-over for Debbie Reynolds in the film Singin' in the Rain. She is also noted for dubbing the voices of Snow White and Madame Samovar, while other records identify her voice work as Snow White and Mrs. Potts. Her known credits include work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Anastasia. Dolène died on April 9, 2020, in Noisy-le-Grand, Seine. She co-wrote an autobiography with Grégoire Philibert that was published in 2021.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Monstres... Pas si monstrueux!
Pumpkins and Old Lace
Piccolo, Saxo & Cie
Snow White Lucie
Champs-Elysées
Le noir te va si bien
Cadet Rousselle
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp
Tintin and the Temple of the SunThe Christmas Tree
Le Petit Lion
Airs de France
Le Petit Poucet
La Joie de vivre

Full Filmography

14 titles
  • Monstres... Pas si monstrueux! (2013)
  • Pumpkins and Old Lace (2011) as Rose / Blanche / Madeleine (voice)
  • Piccolo, Saxo & Cie (2006) as Contrebasse (voice)
  • Snow White Lucie (1997) as Self
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
  • Le noir te va si bien (1975) as Dorothy Baker
  • Cadet Rousselle (1971) as Self
  • Aladdin and His Magic Lamp (1970) as La princesse (voice)
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  • Tintin and the Temple of the Sun (1969) as Zorrino (voice)
  • The Christmas Tree (1969) as Pascal Ségur (voice) (uncredited)
  • Le Petit Lion (1967)
  • Airs de France (1955) as Self
  • Le Petit Poucet (1954) as Interprête du générique
  • La Joie de vivre (1952) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lucie Dolène best known for?

Lucie Dolène is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Champs-Elysées (1982), Tintin and the Temple of the Sun (1969), The Christmas Tree (1969).

When and where was Lucie Dolène born?

Lucie Dolène was born on June 17, 1931 in Damascus, Syria. They passed away on April 9, 2020.

How many credits does Lucie Dolène have?

Lucie Dolène has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2013.

What is Lucie Dolène's background in cinema and television?

Lucie Dolène was a French actress and singer born on June 17, 1931, in Damascus, Syria, during the French Mandate. She died on April 9, 2020, in Noisy-le-Grand, Seine. Dolène was discovered by Joseph Canteloube and recorded Chants d'Auvergne under the pseudonym Lucie Daullène. She performed in musicals alongside Luis M...

Lucie Dolène by the numbers

14credits
9films
5TV series
1952–2013active years

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