French actress (1921-1985) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Simone Signoret (French: [simɔn siɲɔʁɛ]; 25 March 1921 – 30 September 1985) was a French actress. She became the second French person to win an Academy Award, for her role in Room at the Top (1959).
Simone Signoret | |
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| Born | Simone Henriette Charlotte Kaminker 25 March 1921 Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Died | 30 September 1985 (aged 64) Autheuil-Authouillet, France |
| Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1942–1985 |
| Spouse(s) |
Yves Allégret
(m. 1944; div. 1949) |
| Children | Catherine Allégret |
Signoret won two Césars, three BAFTAs, an Emmy, a Cannes Film Festival Award, the Silver Bear for Best Actress awards, an NBR Award and a Golden Globe nomination.
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