French actresses who deceased in 1966
Here are 5 famous actresses from France died in 1966:
Germaine Dermoz
Germaine Dermoz (July 30, 1888 Paris-November 6, 1966 Paris) also known as Germaine Deluermoz or Mlle. Dermoz was a French actor.
Her career in acting spanned over five decades, from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s. Dermoz began her career in the theater before transitioning to film in the 1910s. She appeared in over 70 films throughout her career, often playing elegant and refined women.
Dermoz was known for her talents in both dramatic and comedic roles, and she worked with many of the leading French filmmakers of her time, including Marcel L'Herbier and Jean Renoir. In addition to her work on stage and screen, Dermoz also performed in radio plays and was a noted voice actor for French-language versions of foreign films.
Throughout her career, Dermoz was recognized for her contributions to French cinema and received numerous awards and honors, including the Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian distinction. Today, she is remembered as one of the most talented and accomplished actors of her generation.
Fernande Albany
Fernande Albany (December 22, 1889 Lison-November 25, 1966 Paris) also known as Fernanda Albany or Fernande Françoise Raoult was a French actor.
She was born in Lison, France and began her acting career in the early 1900s. She is best known for her roles in the films, "El Dorado" (1921), "Le Rosier de Madame Husson" (1925) and "Lost: A Wife" (1929). Fernande also worked in theater and was a member of the Comedie Francaise, one of the most prestigious French theater companies. In addition to her acting career, she was an accomplished painter and exhibited her artwork in galleries throughout Paris. Fernande was briefly married to the famous Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso, who painted several portraits of her. After their separation, she remained friends with Picasso and was portrayed in his art for many years. She passed away on November 25, 1966, in Paris at the age of 76.
Evelyne Rey
Evelyne Rey (July 9, 1930 Bois-Colombes-November 18, 1966) a.k.a. Evelyn Lanzmann was a French actor.
She began her acting career in the early 1950s and quickly gained popularity for her performances in films such as "La Brebis égarée" (1954) and "Les Évadés" (1955). Rey also appeared on stage in several successful productions in Paris, including "Tête d'or" and "Le Mariage de Figaro".
In the 1960s, Rey began to transition into television work, appearing in various French dramas and comedies. She also continued to work in film, starring in the critically acclaimed "Une Aussi Longue Absence" (1961), for which she won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Tragically, Rey's life was cut short when she died in a car accident in 1966 at the age of 36. Despite her brief career, she left a lasting impact on French cinema and theater, and is remembered as one of the most talented actors of her generation.
Denise Precheur
Denise Precheur (February 12, 1917 Pantin-November 3, 1966 Paris) also known as Denise Précheur, Denise Prêcheur or Denise Marguerite Andrée Prêcheur was a French actor.
Precheur began her acting career in the 1930s and continued to work in film and television until her untimely death in 1966. She is best known for her roles in films such as "La Comtesse de Castiglione" (1942), "Le Diable au Corps" (1947), and "Madame de..." (1953). She was also a regular performer on French television during the 1950s and 1960s, appearing in popular series such as "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes" and "Le Théâtre de la jeunesse." In addition to her work as an actor, Precheur was also a talented voice actress, lending her voice to several French-language dubs of classic films such as "Gone with the Wind" and "Casablanca." Despite her relatively short career, Precheur remains a beloved figure in French cinema and her performances are still celebrated by fans and critics alike.
Genica Athanasiou
Genica Athanasiou (January 3, 1897 Bucharest-July 13, 1966 Lagny-sur-Marne) a.k.a. Eugénie Génica Tanase, Ioana Athanasiu or Génica Athanasiou was a French actor.
She was born in Bucharest, Romania and began her career as an actress in Paris in the 1920s, after having studied at the Conservatoire national de musique et de déclamation. Athanasiou was a well-known stage actress before transitioning to film, and she made her screen debut in 1928. She appeared in over 50 films throughout her career, including works by famous directors like Jean Renoir, Marcel Carné, and Yves Allégret. Athanasiou's captivating performances in films like "Les Bas-Fonds" (1936) and "The Red Inn" (1951) earned her recognition as one of the greatest actresses of her time. She died in Lagny-sur-Marne, France in 1966 at the age of 69.