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Françoise Christophe(1923-2012)

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Françoise Christophe
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Françoise Christophe was born on 3 February 1923 in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. She was an actress, known for The Three Musketeers: Part I - The Queen's Diamonds (1961), Les Thibault (1972) and The Possessors (1958). She was married to Claude Sainval. She died on 8 January 2012 in Paris, France.
BornFebruary 3, 1923
DiedJanuary 8, 2012(88)
BornFebruary 3, 1923
DiedJanuary 8, 2012(88)
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Known for

The Three Musketeers: Part I - The Queen's Diamonds (1961)
The Three Musketeers: Part I - The Queen's Diamonds
6.6
  • Anne d'Autriche
  • 1961
Charles Vanel in Les Thibault (1972)
Les Thibault
6.9
TV Mini Series
  • Thérèse de Fontanin
Jean Gabin in The Possessors (1958)
The Possessors
7.0
  • Jacqueline Schoudler
  • 1958
Jouons le jeu
  • L'actrice (segment 'La fidélité')
  • 1952

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Actress

  • Hello Goodbye (2008)
    Hello Goodbye
    5.2
    • La Mère d'Alain
    • 2008
  • Tombé du ciel (2006)
    Tombé du ciel
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • Mamie Marjo
    • 2006
  • Francis Huster in Le grand patron (2000)
    Le grand patron
    4.3
    TV Series
    • Annie Fresnay
    • 2000–2004
  • 20h10 pétantes (2003)
    20h10 pétantes
    4.2
    TV Series
    • La mère ('Chez Maman') (2004 -)
    • 2003
  • Louis Page (1997)
    Louis Page
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Oriane
    • 2002
  • Annie Cordy in Les rebelles de Moissac (2002)
    Les rebelles de Moissac
    TV Movie
    • Thérèse
    • 2002
  • Charmant garçon (2001)
    Charmant garçon
    5.5
    • Old lady in the park
    • 2001
  • Anna en Corse (2000)
    Anna en Corse
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • Marguerite
    • 2000
  • Maigret et la grande perche (1991)
    Maigret
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Miss Martini
    • 1997
  • Le prix de l'espoir (1997)
    Le prix de l'espoir
    TV Movie
    • Huguette
    • 1997
  • Le plus beau métier du monde (1996)
    Le plus beau métier du monde
    5.8
    • Mme Davant, la mère d'Hélène
    • 1996
  • The Judge Is a Woman (1993)
    The Judge Is a Woman
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Madeleine Ferré
    • 1996
  • La rançon du chien (1996)
    La rançon du chien
    TV Movie
    • Récitante (voice)
    • 1996
  • Kristin Scott Thomas and André Dussollier in Belle Époque (1995)
    Belle Époque
    5.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Melanie
    • Mélanie
    • 1995
  • Fiesta (1995)
    Fiesta
    6.9
    • La douairière
    • 1995

Additional Crew

  • Erik the Conqueror (1961)
    Erik the Conqueror
    6.2
    • french voice dubbing: Herself (uncredited)
    • 1961

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  • Alternative names
    • Françoise Cristophe
  • Born
    • February 3, 1923
    • Paris, Ile-de-France, France
  • Died
    • January 8, 2012
    • Paris, France(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Claude SainvalMarch 7, 1947 - October 14, 1954 (divorced)
  • Relatives
    • Paule Emanuele(Sibling)
  • Other works
    She acted in Edmond Rostand's play, "Cyrano De Bergerac," at the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt in Paris, France with Pierre Dux, Michel Herbault, and Paul Cambo in the cast. Raymond Rouleau was director and Lila De Nobili was designer.
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    Stage and screen actress, adept at both comedic and dramatic roles. Studied at the Paris Conservatoire and at the Theatre Montparnasse. Had two seasons with the Comedie Francaise (1948-50). In her later years, often played elegant or charming aristocratic ladies.

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