French actresses who were born in 1910
Here are 10 famous actresses from France were born in 1910:
Simone Simon
Simone Simon (April 23, 1910 Béthune-February 22, 2005 Paris) a.k.a. Simone Thérèse Fernande Simon was a French actor.
Simon began her acting career in the early 1930s and quickly gained popularity in French cinema. She is best known for her work in films such as La Bête Humaine (The Human Beast), La Ronde (Roundabout), and Cat People. Simon was known for her signature sultry and sensual performances on screen, which earned her the title of "the face of France" in Hollywood. She continued working in film until the late 1970s, and also had a brief stint on Broadway. In addition to her work in film, Simon was also known for her fearless activism in supporting animal rights and environmental causes. She passed away in Paris in 2005 at the age of 94.
Yvette Lebon
Yvette Lebon (August 14, 1910 Paris-July 28, 2014 Cannes) also known as Ivette Lebón or Simone Lebon was a French actor.
She began her career in the 1930s and starred in over 45 films throughout her career. Lebon was often cast in comedic roles and was particularly popular in French musicals. She also appeared in several American films, including the 1942 film "The Pied Piper" directed by Irving Pichel. In addition to her film work, Lebon was a successful stage actress and performed in numerous plays in Paris throughout the 1960s and 1970s. She continued to act on screen until the early 1990s before retiring from the entertainment industry. Lebon passed away at the age of 103 in Cannes, France.
Jean Darcante
Jean Darcante (April 1, 1910 Paris-March 18, 1990) was a French actor.
He began his acting career on stage and later gained popularity in French cinema. Darcante appeared in numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, often playing supporting roles. Some of his notable films include "The Grand Illusion" (1937), "La Bête Humaine" (1938), and "Children of Paradise" (1945). He also made appearances on television in the 1950s and 1960s. In addition to his acting career, Darcante was a member of the French Resistance during World War II. He received several awards for his contributions to the resistance movement, including the Médaille de la Résistance and the Légion d'honneur.
Madeleine Barbulée
Madeleine Barbulée (September 2, 1910 Nancy-January 1, 2001 Paris) also known as Marie-Madeleine Eugénie Barbulée or Madeleine Barbulé was a French actor and screenwriter.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 70 films throughout her career, including Julien Duvivier's "Carnet de bal" in 1937 and Henri-Georges Clouzot's "Le salaire de la peur" in 1953. In addition to her acting work, Barbulée also wrote several screenplays, including "Marie-Octobre" in 1959. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1995 for her contributions to French cinema. Barbulée passed away on January 1, 2001 in Paris at the age of 90.
Paulette Dubost
Paulette Dubost (October 8, 1910 Paris-September 21, 2011 Longjumeau) also known as Paulette Marie Emma Deplanque or Paulette Emma Marie Deplanque was a French actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and became a popular supporting actor in French cinema. Dubost appeared in over 100 films throughout her career, often playing the role of the charming and witty friend or companion to the lead actress or actor. She worked with many renowned directors such as Jean Renoir, Marcel Carné, and François Truffaut. Dubost is perhaps best known for her roles in Renoir's "La Règle du jeu" and Carné's "Children of Paradise". She continued acting well into her 90s and was even awarded the Legion of Honour in 1993 for her contributions to French cinema.
Margot Capelier
Margot Capelier (October 30, 1910 Paris-February 11, 2007 Paris) a.k.a. Marguerite Leibowitch, Margo Capelier or Marguerite Capelier was a French casting director, film producer and actor.
She is known for her work as a casting director on over 200 films such as "The Red Balloon" and "Hiroshima Mon Amour". She started as an actor in the 1930s and later moved into producing films, including "Plein Soleil" and "Le Doulos". She was a key figure in the French New Wave film movement, working with directors such as Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard. In addition to her film work, she was also an advocate for animal rights and was a member of various animal welfare organizations. Capelier was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1991 for her contributions to French cinema.
Rosine Deréan
Rosine Deréan (February 23, 1910 Paris-March 14, 2001 Genillé) a.k.a. Rosine Derean was a French actor.
She started her career in the 1930s and appeared in over 40 films. Deréan was most active during the 1930s and 1940s, starring in several popular French films, such as "L'Épouvante" (1936) and "Le Roman D'un Tricheur" (1936). She also appeared in British films such as "The Beggar's Opera" (1953) and Italian films such as "The Glass Wall" (1953). In addition to her film career, Deréan also performed on stage and was a member of the Comédie-Française from 1952 to 1961. She retired from acting in the 1970s and spent her later years operating a vineyard in the Loire Valley.
Georgette Tissier
Georgette Tissier (June 26, 1910 Boulogne-Billancourt-March 30, 1959 Paris) otherwise known as Louise Georgette Lalire was a French actor.
Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Georgette Tissier began her acting career on the stage in the 1920s. She later transitioned into film, and had her breakthrough role in Jean Gremillon's film "Daïnah la métisse" (1931).
Tissier went on to appear in over 50 films in a career spanning three decades. She appeared in a variety of genres, from dramas and comedies to historical epics. Some of her notable roles include Ninette in "Le Roman d'un tricheur" (1936) directed by Sacha Guitry, and Berenice in "Captain Blood" (1935) directed by Michael Curtiz.
Tissier was known for her beauty, and was often cast in roles that showcased her elegance and charm. She was also a talented dancer, and her skills were featured in several of her films.
Tissier's life and career were cut short when she passed away at the age of 48 in Paris due to heart failure. Her contributions to the Golden Age of French cinema continue to be celebrated today.
Rolla France
Rolla France (September 2, 1910 Nice-) is a French actor.
He began his acting career in the 1930s, appearing in French films such as "L'homme à l'Hispano" (1933) and "Adrienne Lecouvreur" (1938). He gained international recognition for his role as the evil Nazi officer Captain Renard in the classic war film "The Longest Day" (1962).
Throughout his career, France worked with many renowned directors, including Marcel Carné, Jean Renoir, and Michelangelo Antonioni. He also appeared in several Hollywood productions, such as "The Train" (1964) and "Is Paris Burning?" (1966).
In addition to acting, France also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to French dubs of foreign films such as "The Godfather" and "The Exorcist."
Rolla France is considered one of the great character actors in French cinema, with a career spanning over five decades.
Arlette Balkis
Arlette Balkis (October 1, 1910 8th arrondissement of Paris-May 31, 1997 16th arrondissement) a.k.a. Arlette Louise Bloch or Arlette Redon was a French actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 60 films, including "Les Amants de Montparnasse" and "Le Grand Jeu". During World War II, Balkis worked with the French Resistance, helping to hide Jewish children from the Nazis. She continued acting after the war, but also became an outspoken activist for human rights and women's rights. In 1960, she was awarded the Legion of Honour by the French government for her contributions to the arts and her activism. Balkis remained a respected figure in French culture until her death in 1997.