Jean Seberg was an American actress born on November 13, 1939, in Marshalltown, Iowa. She gained fame in the late 1950s for her role in Breathless, a groundbreaking film directed by Jean-Luc Godard that became a defining work of the French New Wave cinema. Seberg's unique style and youthful appearance made her a prominent figure in the film industry. Throughout her career, Seberg appeared in various films, including Saint Joan and Lilith. She was also known for her activism, particularly in support of the Civil Rights Movement. Tragically, her life ended on August 30, 1979, when she was found dead in Paris, France.