Claudette Colbert was a French-American film actress who held prominence in Hollywood from the late 1920s to the mid-1950s. Born on August 13, 1903, as Lily Chauchois, she is recognized for her roles in numerous classic films such as 'It Happened One Night' (1934), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress, and 'Since You Went Away' (1944). Colbert's career spanned various genres, including comedy, drama, and adventure. Renowned for her sophisticated image and refined acting abilities, she was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Post-retirement from film, she continued to act occasionally on television until the late 1960s. Colbert passed away on July 30, 1996, at the age of 92.
