French actresses who deceased in 2006
Here are 5 famous actresses from France died in 2006:
Claude Jade
Claude Jade (October 8, 1948 Dijon-December 1, 2006 Boulogne-Billancourt) a.k.a. La petite fiancée du cinéma français, Peggy Sage, Claude Marcelle Jorré or Claude Jorré was a French actor. Her child is called Pierre Coste.
Claude Jade rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s with her role in the French New Wave film "Baisers Volés" (Stolen Kisses) directed by François Truffaut. She went on to work with Truffaut in two more films, "Domicile Conjugal" (Bed and Board), and "L'Amour en Fuite" (Love on the Run). Claude Jade also appeared in several other films including "Topaz" by Alfred Hitchcock and "The Man Who Loved Women" by François Truffaut. She continued working in French cinema, television and theater throughout her career. In addition to her acting career, Claude Jade was also a talented pianist and author, publishing several books including one about her experience working with François Truffaut. She passed away at the age of 58 from lung cancer.
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Tina Aumont
Tina Aumont (February 14, 1946 Hollywood-October 28, 2006 Port-Vendres) also known as Maria Christina Aumont, Christina Marquand, Tina Marquand or Marie Christine Aumont was a French actor.
She was the daughter of French actor Jean-Pierre Aumont and Dominican actress Maria Montez. Tina Aumont began her acting career at the age of 17, starring in her first film "The Gospel According to Saint Matthew" directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. She went on to appear in over 50 films throughout her career, including Federico Fellini's "Casanova" and Michelangelo Antonioni's "Zabriskie Point". Aumont was also a model and graced the cover of several international magazines. She passed away at the age of 60 from a heart attack in Port-Vendres, France.
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Anicée Alvina
Anicée Alvina (January 28, 1953 Boulogne-Billancourt-November 10, 2006 Paris) also known as Anicee Shahmanesh, Anicee Alvina, Aniseh, Anicee Schahmane, Anicée Shahmanesh or Anicée Schahmaneche was a French singer and actor.
She began her acting career at the age of 17 when she was discovered by director Philippe Garrel. Alvina gained widespread recognition for her role in the 1976 film "The Tenant" directed by Roman Polanski, for which she received critical acclaim. She also starred in several other French films including "Pleasure Party" and "Successive Slidings of Pleasure".
Aside from acting, Alvina was also a successful singer and released several albums throughout her career. In 1978, she represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Hé, hé m'sieurs dames" which placed ninth.
Tragically, Alvina passed away at the age of 53 due to complications from lung cancer. She left behind a lasting impression on French cinema and music, and is remembered as a talented and versatile artist.
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Lise Delamare
Lise Delamare (April 9, 1913 Colombes-July 25, 2006 Paris) also known as Jolyse Effrey Jeanne Delamare, Lisa Delamare, Lise Delamare sociétaire de la Comédie Française, Lyse Delamare or Lise Delamare de la Comédie Française was a French actor.
Lise Delamare began her acting career in 1933 at the age of 20, and quickly became known for her versatility and range as an actor. She was a sociétaire (member) of the prestigious Comédie Française from 1947 to 1963, and during her time there she appeared in a wide variety of productions ranging from classical works by Molière and Racine to contemporary plays by playwrights such as Tennessee Williams and Jean Anouilh.
Beyond her work on the stage, Delamare also appeared in a number of films and television shows throughout her career, beginning in the 1930s and continuing through the 1990s. Some of her most notable film roles include parts in Marcel Carné's "Les Enfants Terribles" (1950) and François Truffaut's "Fahrenheit 451" (1966). In addition to her work as an actor, Delamare was also known for her wit and intelligence, and she was a respected member of French society throughout her life.
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Jacqueline Doyen
Jacqueline Doyen (February 14, 1930 Paris-September 3, 2006 Mantes-la-Jolie) also known as Jacqueline Doyen-Marty or Jacqueline Renée Doyen was a French actor.
She started her acting career in the theatre before transitioning to film in the 1950s. Doyen appeared in over 30 films and worked with a variety of renowned directors such as Jean Renoir and Georges Franju. Some of her notable film credits include "The Grand Maneuver" (1955), "The Blood of Others" (1984), and "39°2 le Matin" (1986). She also acted in several television productions, including the series "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes". Apart from acting, Jacqueline Doyen was also a translator of American literature into French. She received the Legion d'Honneur in 1992 and continued to work in the industry until her death in 2006.
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