Jean Seberg
1938 – 1979

Jean Seberg

American actress (1938–1979)

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Born
1938-11-13, Marshalltown
Died
1979-08-30
Birthplace state
Iowa

Biography

Jean Dorothy Seberg was an American actress. She is considered an icon of the French New Wave as a result of her performance in Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 film Breathless.

Occupation

Jean Seberg is recorded as a film actor, a film director and a actor, born in Iowa (1938–1979).

Connections to Iowa

Jean Seberg was born in Marshalltown, Iowa in 1938. Explore other notable figures from Iowa, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Jean Seberg

Who was Jean Seberg?
Jean Seberg was American actress (1938–1979), born in Iowa (1938 – 1979).
When and where was Jean Seberg born?
Jean Seberg was born on 1938-11-13 in Marshalltown.
When did Jean Seberg die?
Jean died on 1979-08-30.
What was Jean Seberg known for?
Jean Seberg is recorded as a film actor, a film director and a actor.
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