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Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Director & actor · born 23 January 1928 · Paris, France

Jeanne Moreau (January 23, 1928 – July 31, 2017) was a French actress, singer, screenwriter, and director.

She made her theatrical debut in 1947, and established herself as one of the leading actresses of the Comédie-Française. She began playing small roles in films in 1949 and eventually achieved prominence as the star of Lift to the Scaffold (UK)/Elevator to the Gallows (USA) (1958), directed by Louis Malle, and Jules et Jim (1962), directed by François Truffaut. Most prolific during the 1960s, Moreau continued to appear in films until her death in 2017, at the age of 89.

Where to start: The 400 Blows (1959).

As director 3

As actor 169

TV shows 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jeanne Moreau movie?

By viewer score, The 400 Blows (1959) at 8.0/10.

What are Jeanne Moreau’s most popular movies?

Love Actually, The 400 Blows, Nikita.

How many movies has Jeanne Moreau made?

172 films on TMDB, 3 as director, 169 as actor.

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