Claudette Colbert was a renowned American film actress who made her debut in Hollywood during the late 1920s. Born on August 13, 1903, in Paris, France, to French and American parents, she is best known for her roles in films such as 'It Happened One Night' (1934), for which she won an Academy Award, and 'Since You Went Away' (1944). Colbert's career spanned four decades, during which she appeared in numerous films across various genres. Her striking beauty, versatile acting skills, and charismatic screen presence made her one of the most popular actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Despite retiring from acting in 1956, Colbert remains an influential figure in film history.