French actresses who deceased in 1994
Here are 3 famous actresses from France died in 1994:
Lili Damita
Lili Damita (July 10, 1904 Blaye-March 21, 1994 Palm Beach) a.k.a. Liliane Marie Madeleine Carré, Liliane Marie-Madeleine Carré, Lily Damita, Lily Seslys, Lily Deslys, Damita del Rojo, Liliane Damita, Dynamita, Tiger Lil, Lili, Lili Curtiz or Lilian Marie Madeleine Kare was a French actor, dancer and model. Her child is called Sean Flynn.
Lili Damita was born in Blaye, Gironde, France, and began her career as a dancer in Paris. She later transitioned to acting and signed a contract with Warner Bros. in 1929. Her notable roles include the lead in the film "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" (1929) and a supporting role in "The Buccaneer" (1938).
In 1935, Lili Damita married the actor Errol Flynn, with whom she had a son, Sean Flynn. The couple's marriage was tumultuous and they divorced in 1942. Lili Damita continued to act in films and television shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
In addition to her work as an actress, Lili Damita was also a model and appeared in several widely circulated advertisements for products such as Lux soap and Lucky Strike cigarettes. She passed away on March 21, 1994, in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 89.
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Madeleine Renaud
Madeleine Renaud (February 21, 1900 Paris-September 23, 1994 Neuilly-sur-Seine) also known as Madeleine Renaud de la Comédie Francaise, Madeleine Renaud Sociétaire de la Comédie Française or Lucie Madeleine Renaud was a French actor. She had one child, Jean-Pierre Granval.
Madeleine Renaud began her acting career in the 1920s, where she performed in a variety of stage productions. She was later invited to join the Comédie-Française, where she became a prominent member and remained for more than four decades. Renaud's most notable performances included her portrayal of the title character in Jean Giraudoux's play "Eurydice" and Marguerite in Jean Anouilh's "Anouilh." In addition to her theater work, she also appeared in films such as "Les Misérables" (1934) and "Le Plaisir" (1952). Renaud was highly regarded for her contributions to French culture and was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1947. She remained active in the arts until her death in 1994 at the age of 94.
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Héléna Manson
Héléna Manson (August 18, 1898 Caracas-September 15, 1994 Neuilly-sur-Seine) also known as Elena Eugenia Manson, Elena Eugénia Manson, Hélèna Manson or Hélène Manson was a French actor.
She was born in Caracas, Venezuela but her family moved to France when she was young. She began her acting career in the 1920s and gained fame for her roles in French cinema in the 1930s and 1940s. Manson also appeared in several films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, including "Secret Agent" (1936) and "The 39 Steps" (1935). She later became known for her role as Madame Estelle Lefebvre in the French television series "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes" from 1958 to 1973. Manson also worked as a voice artist, dubbing foreign films into French. Outside of her acting career, she was a passionate art collector and devoted much of her time to supporting and promoting the arts. Manson passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France in 1994 at the age of 96.
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