French Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Was a French composer and poet. Bertin was a member of a family that thrived on the arts. Her father

Was a French composer and poet. Bertin was a member of a family that thrived on the arts. Her father, Louis-François Bertin, and also her brother later on, were the editors of Journal des débats, an influential newspaper. As encouraged by her family, Bertin pursued music. She received lessons from François-Joseph Fétis, who directed a private family performance of Guy Mannering, the first opera that Bertin ever composed, in 1825. This opera, while never formally produced, did keep with the trend of the time by borrowing its story line from the book of the same name, written by Sir Walter Scott

Was a French businesswoman and co-founder of international lingerie brand Princesse Tam Tam. Hiridje

Was a French businesswoman and co-founder of international lingerie brand Princesse Tam Tam. Hiridjee was born in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where she grew up in a family of wealthy Indian traders. In 1972 she joined her sister Sharma at a boarding school in France. In 1985 together they founded the Princesse Tam Tam brand (named after a 1935 film starring Josephine Baker).[1] Hiridjee and her husband Mourad Amarsy were dining at the Oberoi Trident hotel in Mumbai, when they were shot and killed by armed attackers during the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.[2][3]

A French dancer, singer and occasional actress.She began her career as a nude dancer. Hired by Alain

A French dancer, singer and occasional actress.She began her career as a nude dancer. Hired by Alain Bernardin at the Crazy Horse Saloon, she quickly reached notoriety by becoming leader of magazine and by marrying her employer, who died in 1994.In 1986,

Was a French composer and music theorist of the Renaissance. He is most famous as one of the main co

Was a French composer and music theorist of the Renaissance. He is most famous as one of the main compilers of Calvinist hymn tunes in the middle of the 16th century. One of the most famous melodies in all of Christendom, the Protestant doxology known as the Old 100th, is commonly attributed to him.

Was a French composer of the Renaissance. Of the same generation as Josquin des Prez, he was one of

Was a French composer of the Renaissance. Of the same generation as Josquin des Prez, he was one of the most significant composers of motets and chansons of that era, and one of the first musicians to bring the light Italianate Renaissance style to France.

Handball player, winner of the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Handball player, winner of the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Is a French former alpine skier, who is now a race car driver.Born in Briançon, Alphand made his Wo

Is a French former alpine skier, who is now a race car driver.Born in Briançon, Alphand made his World Cup skiing debut in 1984. In 1997 he won the World Cup.

Is CEO of Tirnua, Inc. He was an Electronic Arts employee between 1988 and May 2008. He is famous in

Is CEO of Tirnua, Inc. He was an Electronic Arts employee between 1988 and May 2008. He is famous in the gaming community for engaging with players on blogs and in discussion boards.[citation needed] In his previous post of Group Studio Head, Electronic Arts, he was also instrumental in the development of persistent state worlds, a responsibility that included Majestic, Motor City Online, Earth and Beyond, Ultima Online and The Sims Online. Before ascending to that position, Barthelet was General Manager of Maxis where he led product development for titles such as The Sims, The Sims 2, SimCity 4 and SimCity 3000.

Besson was born in Paris to parents who were both Club Med scuba diving instructors. This had a prof

Besson was born in Paris to parents who were both Club Med scuba diving instructors. This had a profound influence on his childhood as Besson planned on becoming a marine biologist. He spent much of his youth traveling with his parents to tourist resorts

Is a French film director, writer and producer. He is the creator of EuropaCorp film company.Besson

Is a French film director, writer and producer. He is the creator of EuropaCorp film company.Besson was born in Paris to parents who were both Club Med scuba diving instructors. This had a profound influence on his childhood as Besson planned on becoming

Is a sculptor, artist, graphic artist and animation director. At age 16, Luc Bihan decided to leave

Is a sculptor, artist, graphic artist and animation director. At age 16, Luc Bihan decided to leave his parents to pursue his passion: art. He traveled around Europe until he arrived in San Francisco in 1980. After winning a scholarship for best painting at San Francisco Art institute, he went back to France, looking for work. He traveled around the world showcasing his talent. He arrived in Toronto in 1999, where he became an animation director for Nelvana, Canada's most prestigious Animation Institute for developing Television programs aimed at children and youth.

Was a French football goalkeeper.Borrelli was born in Marseille and began his career with ASPTT Mars

Was a French football goalkeeper.Borrelli was born in Marseille and began his career with ASPTT Marseille. In 1986 he moved to Toulon, where he played almost 150 times.

Is a French photographer known for his large-scale color works depicting conflicts, world events or

Is a French photographer known for his large-scale color works depicting conflicts, world events or social issues. His pictures are characterized by detachment, directness and rich details, a documentary approach which is however countered by dramatic int

Is a French rugby union player. Ducalcon, who is a tighthead prop, plays his club rugby for Castres

Is a French rugby union player. Ducalcon, who is a tighthead prop, plays his club rugby for Castres Olympique.[1] He made his debut for France against Scotland on 7 February 2010.[1]

Was a French writer and a proponent of 'Pataphysics. He was born on the 8th September, 1908, in the

Was a French writer and a proponent of 'Pataphysics. He was born on the 8th September, 1908, in the small town of Neuflize, in the Ardennes, and died on the 27th of November, 1984, in Reims.

Luc Ferrari trained in music since a very young age and continued his composition and piano studies,

Luc Ferrari trained in music since a very young age and continued his composition and piano studies, until a case of tuberculosis in his youth interrupted his career as a pianist. From then on he mostly concentrated on musical composition. During this illness he had the opportunity to become acquainted with the radio receiver, with pioneers such as Schönberg, Berg, Webern and others who strengthened him in his resolution to dissociate himself from the instruction of his first conservatoires[citation needed]

French composer.Luc Ferrari trained in music since a very young age and continued his composition an

French composer.Luc Ferrari trained in music since a very young age and continued his composition and piano studies, until a case of tuberculosis in his youth interrupted his career as a pianist. From then on he mostly concentrated on musical composition. During this illness he had the opportunity to become acquainted with the radio receiver, with the pioneers such as Schönberg, Berg, Webern and others who strengthened him in his resolution to dissociate himself from the instruction of his first conservatoires.

Is a former Luxembourgian football player.Holtz made his debut for Luxembourg in an October 1991 fri

Is a former Luxembourgian football player.Holtz made his debut for Luxembourg in an October 1991 friendly match against Portugal, which surprisingly ended in a 1-1 draw. He went on to earn 55 caps, scoring one goal. He played in 15 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

Is a French mathematician. He is professor emeritus at the Paris-Sud 11 University. Illusie made not

Is a French mathematician. He is professor emeritus at the Paris-Sud 11 University. Illusie made notable contributions to algebraic geometry.

Is a French film director from Paris. He wrote and directed the movie March of the Penguins, which w

Is a French film director from Paris. He wrote and directed the movie March of the Penguins, which won an Oscar for best documentary feature in 2005. His current film is called The Fox And the Child. It has been released in Britain and Ireland in slightly re-edited dubbed English-language version with narration by Kate Winslet, and was released in the United States on 29 February 2008.

Is a retired professional male cyclist from France. In 1994 he became World Road Champion. In 1978,

Is a retired professional male cyclist from France. In 1994 he became World Road Champion. In 1978, a drunk driver hit Luc Leblanc, aged 11, and his younger brother Gilles Leblanc, aged 8. Gilles died after the accident, while Luc had to stay in the hospital for six months. After many operations, Luc could walk again, although his left leg was 3 cm shorter than his right leg, and also weaker.[1]

Is a retired Luxembourgian footballer.Mischo made his debut for Luxembourg in a June 2001 World Cup

Is a retired Luxembourgian footballer.Mischo made his debut for Luxembourg in a June 2001 World Cup qualification match against Slovenia , coming on as a second half substitute for Daniel Huss. The game proved to be not only his first cap but also his last.

A French virologist and joint recipient with Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Harald zur Hausen of the

A French virologist and joint recipient with Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Harald zur Hausen of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.[1] He was born in Chabris.Montagnier's research was conducted at the Pasteur Institute in Paris. Whether his or Gallo's group was first to isolate HIV was for many years the subject of an acrimonious dispute. The controversy arose, in part, from the striking similarity between the first two human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) isolates, Lai/LAV (formerly LAV, isolated at the Pasteur Institute) and Lai/IIIB (formerly HTLV-IIIB, reported to be isolated from a pooled culture at the Laboratory of Tumor Cell Biology (LTCB) of the National Cancer Institute)

Is a French film critic and filmmaker, and a member of the Nouvelle Vague or French New Wave. Moulle

Is a French film critic and filmmaker, and a member of the Nouvelle Vague or French New Wave. Moullet's films are known for their humor, anti-authoritarian leanings and rigorously primitive aesthetic, which is heavily influenced by his love of American B-movies.

Is a French sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the 470 Class at the 1988 Summer Oly

Is a French sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the 470 Class at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, together with Thierry Peponnet. They received bronze medals in 1984.