Celebrity Facts Celebrities You Didn't Know Are Bilingual
This list of celebrities who are bilingual is loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, musicians, and athletes speak multiple languages. Some of these famous folks were raised in bilingual households, while others learned multiple languages in college. One famous actor showed off his multilingual skills by speaking three languages in one film.
Who is the most famous person who is bilingual? Sandra Bullock tops this list. The Gravity actress speaks fluent English and German. Her mother, who was born in Germany, ensured that Bullock learned both languages.
Christoph Waltz speaks English, German, and French. He actually speaks all three languages in the 2009 film Inglorious Basterds. His co-stars in the film, Mélanie Laurent and Diane Kruger are also bilingual.
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Sandra Bullock speaks fluent English and German.
Age: 53
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Credits: Gravity, The Proposal, Crash, The Blind Side
Also Ranked
#20 on The Best Actresses Working Today
#60 on The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History
#13 on The Most Trustworthy Celebrities in the World
#24 on The Best Actresses in Film History
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt speaks English and French.
Age: 37
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Credits: Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, (500) Days of Summer, Looper
Also Ranked
#59 on The Best (Male) Actors Working Today
#10 on The Greatest Former Child Stars
#62 on The Best Living American Actors
#12 on The Greatest '90s Teen Stars
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Natalie Portman speaks English and Hebrew fluently. She also speaks Spanish, German, Japanese, and French.
Age: 36
Birthplace: Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine
Credits: V for Vendetta, Black Swan, Léon: The Professional, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Also Ranked
#18 on The Best Actresses Working Today
#8 on The Most Beautiful Women In Hollywood
#50 on The Best Actresses in Film History
#6 on The Most Beautiful Women Of 2018, Ranked
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Will Smith speaks English and Spanish.
Age: 49
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Credits: Men in Black, I Am Legend, I, Robot, The Pursuit of Happyness
Also Ranked
#48 on The Coolest Actors Ever
#43 on The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won an Oscar (for Acting)
#45 on The Hottest Men Over 40
#77 on The Greatest Rappers of All Time
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