• Diane Kruger is a German born actress and former model. She was originally born Diane Heidkruger. She has been cast in the Quentin Tarantino film Inglorious Bastards.Hollywood Reporter: Tarantino Gets His French Girl (September 2, 2008)

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  1. Born: July 15, 1976
  2. Birth Name: Diane Heidkruger
  3. Place of Birth: Algermissen, Germany
  4. Notable role: Helena Troy
  5. Hosted opening/closing ceremonies at the Cannes Film Festival
  6. 1992 Elite Management's "Look of the Year" finalist

• Mini Bio

  After an injury ended Krugers' dancing aspirations, she left the Royal Ballet Academy in London, and moved to Paris to pursue a career in modeling. Modeling led to an interest in acting, and after training at the Cours Florent, she made her movie debut in Jean-Pierre Roux's made for TV movie The Piano Player, starring opposite Dennis Hopper and Christopher Lambert. In 2004, Kruger played "Lisa" in Wicker Park, with Josh Hartnett and Rose Byrne. She would also portray "Helen" in the film Troy.

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