Scene from Tendres cousines (1980)

Alternate Names: Gaelle Legrand

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Immoral Women (1979) as Marceline Cain

Most Important Roles:

• Tender Cousins (1980) as Mathilde
• Immoral Women (1979) as Marceline Cain
• Heads or Tails (1980) as Zepp
• Move Along, There Is Nothing to See! (1983) as Martine
• Josepha (1982) as 2ème sorcière
• Funny Boy (1987) as Gaby
• The Party 2 (1982) as Cécile, at the restaurant, sitting next to Félix
• The Cabbage Soup (1981) as Catherine Lamouette
• The Bit Between the Teeth (1979) as Arlette Guibert
• Elle voit des nains partout ! (1982) as la fée Huguette

Career Highlights:

• Tender Cousins (1980)
• Immoral Women (1979)
• Heads or Tails (1980)
• Move Along, There Is Nothing to See! (1983)
• Josepha (1982)
• Funny Boy (1987)
• The Party 2 (1982)
• The Cabbage Soup (1981)
• The Bit Between the Teeth (1979)
• Elle voit des nains partout ! (1982)

Gaëlle Legrand, a French actress known for her distinctive curly hair, began her film career with notable appearances that often emphasized her nudity, which has earned her recognition from appreciative viewers like Mr. Skin. She debuted as Marceline Cain in the 1979 film "Immoral Women," where she played alongside a white rabbit named Souci, but it was her revealing nudity that truly caught attention and earned forgiveness for any perceived impropriety.

The following year, Legrand reprised her bold approach to acting in "Tendres cousines" (also known as "Tender Cousins") as Mathilde, sharing an intimate scene with a prepubescent boy. However, she offered viewers a brief respite from her nudity when portraying Zepp in "Pile ou face" (or "Heads or Tails"), where she kept her lower half concealed while still showcasing her titillating twosome.

Legrand returned to full frontal nudity as the fairy Huguette in the Snow White parody "Elle voit des nains partout!" (or "She sees dwarves everywhere!"). She continued to bare all, or at least a glimpse of her intimate areas, in "Circulez y'a rien à voir" (or "Move along, there’s nothing to see") as Martine.

Beyond her nude roles, Legrand is also celebrated for her performances in films such as "Clara et les Chics Types" (or "Clara and the Chic Guys") with Isabelle Adjani; "The Party 2" alongside Sophie Marceau; and "Zone Red," directed by Robert Enrico who had previously helmed "Heads or Tails."

While Legrand's career is marked by her willingness to bare all, it's clear that her talent extends beyond mere nudity, as evidenced by her diverse filmography. However, Mr. Skin would likely still choose to appreciate both heads and tails—and everything in between—in Gaëlle Legrand's notable film appearances.