French actresses who deceased in 1973
Here are 3 famous actresses from France died in 1973:
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Jeanne Fusier-Gir (April 27, 1885 Paris-April 24, 1973 Maisons-Laffitte) a.k.a. Jeanne Fusier, Fusier-Gir, Jeanne Fusier Gir or Fusier-Gir Jeanne was a French actor. Her child is called François Gir.
Jeanne Fusier-Gir had a prolific career in the French theater, starting in the early 20th century with the Comédie Française and other prestigious companies. She was also a notable film actress, appearing in over 40 films throughout her career. In addition to her acting work, she was also a writer and director, and helped found the Union des Comédiens de Province. Fusier-Gir was known for her expressive and nuanced performances, and was widely respected in the French theater community. She continued to work well into her seventies, and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the arts.
Marcia Manon
Marcia Manon (October 28, 1896 Paris-April 12, 1973 Victorville) also known as Camille Ankewich was a French actor.
She began her career in the entertainment industry in Paris during the 1910s and became a well-known performer in the city's cabaret scene. In the 1920s, she moved to the United States and began working in Hollywood, appearing in a number of silent films. Manon's most notable role was in the 1927 film "The Cat and the Canary."
Throughout her career, Manon acted in over 40 films and appeared in several stage productions. She was known for her expressive eyes and versatile acting range, which allowed her to portray a wide variety of characters. Manon became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1936 and continued to act until her retirement in the 1950s.
Manon's personal life was largely private, but she was known to have been married twice. She spent her later years in Victorville, California, where she passed away in 1973 at the age of 76. Today, Manon is remembered as a talented and versatile actor who made a significant contribution to the early days of Hollywood cinema.
Tania Balachova
Tania Balachova (February 25, 1902 Saint Petersburg-August 4, 1973 La Ferté-Macé) also known as Tat'yana Pavlovna Balachova was a French actor.
She started her career in the Soviet Union at the State Jewish Theater in Moscow in the 1920s. She later fled the country due to political reasons and settled in Paris in the 1930s. There, she became a prominent figure in the French theater scene, working with well-known directors such as Jean-Louis Barrault and Georges Pitoeff. Balachova also appeared in several French films, including "Les Enfants Terribles" and "The Lovers of Montparnasse". She continued to work in theater and film until her death in 1973. Balachova was widely recognized for her unique voice and ability to play a wide range of characters, from comic to tragic.