France Nuyen Biography
France Nuyen is a renowned French-American psychological counselor, actress, and model. She is famously known for portraying Ying-Ying St. Clair in The Joy Luck Club and for playing romantic lead roles in A Girl Named Tamiko, South Pacific, and Satan Never Sleeps.
10 Quick Facts About France Nuyen
Here is a list of 10 facts about Nuyen
- Name: France Nguyễn Vân Nga
- Age: 87 Years Old.
- Birthday: July 31
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: Actress, Model, and Psychological Counsellor
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $4 Million
France Nuyen Age
Nuyen is 87 years old, she was born on July 31, 1939, in Marseille, France. She celebrates her birthday on 31 July every year and her birth sign is Leo.
France Nuyen Height
France Nuyen stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).
France Nuyen Weight
Nuyen Weighs 51 kg (112 lbs).
Early Life and Education
Nuyen was born in Marseille, France on July 31, 1939. Her mother was French, and her father was Vietnamese. During World War II, Nuyen’s mother and grandfather were persecuted by the Nazis for being Roma.
At 11, Nuyen left school and started learning art, where she became an artist’s model. In 1955, while working as a seamstress she was discovered on the beach by Life photographer Philippe Halsman who was so impressed by her beauty that he featured her in a photo spread in Life magazine.
This led to Nuyen’s being cast in her first movie, Les Amants du Tage (1955). She appears in several other French movies including Le Passage du Rhin (1960) and Les Liaisons dangereuses (1959). In 1958, Nuyen made her American movie debut in South Pacific, playing the role of Liat, the daughter of Bloody Mary. In 1960, Nuyen starred in the film The World of Suzie Wong, playing the title role.
Apart from her acting profession, Nuyen is also a licensed psychologist. She attained her master’s degree in clinical psychology in 1986 and has since worked as a counselor for abused kids and ladies.
Rise to Fame
Nuyen rose to fame in 1958 after she became a motion picture actress. In her first part, she plays Liat, the daughter of Bloody Mary in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. In 1978 Nuyen guest-starred with Louis Jourdan and Peter Falk in the Columbo episode “Murder Under Glass”.
France Nuyen Family, Parents
Nuyen was born to her French mother Julie Mazaut and Vietnamese father Louise Nuyen in Marseille. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, it is not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
France Nuyen Husband
France has been married and divorced twice. She was first married to Thomas Gaspar Morell, a psychiatrist from 1963 to 1966. They are blessed with a daughter named Fleur Morell, who is a celebrated makeup artist. She was then married to Robert Culp, an actor, screenwriter, voice actor, and director from 1967 to 1970.
France Nuyen Net Worth
France Nuyen has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, France has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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France Nuyen Bio.
- Full Names: France Nguyễn Vân Nga
- Popular As: French actress and model
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress, Model, and Psychological Counsellor
- Nationality: French
- Race / Ethnicity: Mixed (French, Vietnamese)
- Religion: Not Available
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age: 87 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: July 31, 1939
- Place of Birth: Marseille, France
- Birthday: July 31
Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
- Weight: 51 kg (112 lbs)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Louise Nuyen
- Mother: Julie Mazaut
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Husband/Spouse: Robert Culp (1967-1970), Thomas Gaspar Morell (1963-1966)
- Dating / Boyfriend: Single
- Children: Daughter(s) (Fleur Morell) Sons (None)
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $4 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress, Model, and Psychological Counsellor
France Nuyen Star Trek
Nuyen who took the character of Elaan in The Original Series episode ”Elaan of Triyius” was one of the beautiful ladies ever to feature on the show. As the bad-spoken character, she romanced William Shatner, rocked a Cleopatra-like wig, wore a variety of eye-popping clothes, and shed tears that bent the will of men.
It was one of the performances she gave in her profession which also included a change of direction in The Head and Battle for the Planet of Apes, but it stays the one which she is most associated with.
