Famous French Environmental Activists

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Marion Cotillard

(French Actress Best Known for Her Films: 'La Vie en Rose' and 'Two Days, One Night')

Birthdate: September 30, 1975

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Paris, France

Marion Cotillard delivered an Academy Award-winning performance as Edith Piaf in La Vie en Rose, becoming the first to win the award for a French-language film. She was appreciated for her iconic role of Joan of Arc on stage. She has promoted Lady Dior bags and Chanel No. 5 fragrance.

Jean-Michel Cousteau

(French Environmentalist, Oceanographic Explorer, Film Producer, and Educator)

Birthdate: May 6, 1938

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Toulon

Jean-Michel Cousteau is a French environmentalist, oceanographic explorer, film producer, and educator. He is also an ardent advocate of a world without nuclear weapons. Cousteau is also credited with founding an education organization and marine conservation called Ocean Futures Society. Inspired by his documentary Voyage to Kure, President George W. Bush took measures to safeguard the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Alexandra Cousteau

(Filmmaker)

Birthdate: March 21, 1976

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Celine Cousteau

(Public Figure and Socio-Environmental Advocate)

Birthdate: June 6, 1972

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Los Angeles County, California, United States

Celine Cousteau is a public figure and socio-environmental advocate. She is renowned for her work as an explorer, documentary filmmaker, artist, public speaker, designer, and brand ambassador. Céline Cousteau is credited with founding CauseCentric Productions, which produces multi-media content.

Pierre Rabhi

(Writer)

Birthdate: May 29, 1938

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Kénadsa, Algeria

René Dumont

(Engineer)

Birthdate: March 13, 1904

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Cambrai, France

Died: June 18, 2001