About Mademoiselle Luzy
Lived 1747 – 1830 (aged 83). Mademoiselle Luzy was a French stage actor.
Dorothée Dorinville, stage name Mademoiselle Luzy (1747–1830), was a French stage actress.
She was engaged at the Comédie-Française in 1764. She became a Sociétaires of the Comédie-Française in 1764. She retired in 1781.
She was most known as a soubrette, but also performed tragedy, and acted as a singer and dancer. She was described as a serious and ambitious stage artist, and was a part of the movement that wished to introduce realistic stage costumes. She was imprisoned in 1771 after having broken the censure laws in a play by Imbert.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mademoiselle Luzy?
French stage actress (1747-1830)
When was Mademoiselle Luzy born?
Mademoiselle Luzy was born on 6 June 1747.
When did Mademoiselle Luzy die?
Mademoiselle Luzy died on 26 November 1830.
What was Mademoiselle Luzy's occupation?
Mademoiselle Luzy was a stage actor.
What nationality was Mademoiselle Luzy?
Mademoiselle Luzy was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Mademoiselle Luzy
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