Françoise Rosay

Françoise Rosay

Deceased · Born: Apr 19, 1891 · Died: Mar 28, 1974

Personal Details

BornApr 19, 1891 Paris, France

Biography

Françoise Rosay, a renowned French actress and writer, was born on April 19, 1891, in the vibrant city of Paris, France. Her remarkable career spanned multiple decades, during which she captivated audiences with her impressive performances in films such as Carnival in Flanders (1935),Nobody's Children (1951),and The Halfway House (1944).

Throughout her life, Françoise Rosay was deeply devoted to her craft, and her dedication earned her widespread recognition and acclaim. Her talent and passion for acting and writing left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, and her legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and performers.

In her personal life, Françoise Rosay was married to the esteemed director Jacques Feyder, with whom she shared a deep and abiding love. Together, they navigated the complexities and challenges of their careers, always supporting and encouraging each other along the way.

Sadly, Françoise Rosay's life came to a close on March 28, 1974, in Montgeron, Essonne, France. Despite her passing, her memory lives on through her remarkable body of work, which continues to delight and inspire audiences around the world.

Career

1973
The Pedestrian
The Pedestrian as Frau Dechamps
1967
The 25th Hour
The 25th Hour as Mme Nagy (uncredited)
1965
Up from the Beach
Up from the Beach as Lili's Grandmother
1960
1959
The Sound and the Fury
The Sound and the Fury as Caroline Compson
1958
Me and the Colonel
Me and the Colonel as Madame Bouffier
1957
Interlude
Interlude as Comtesse Reinhart
The Seventh Sin
The Seventh Sin as Mother Superior
1955
That Lady
That Lady as Bernardine
1951
The 13th Letter
The 13th Letter as Mrs. Gauthier
Nobody's Children
Nobody's Children as La contessa Canali
The Red Inn
The Red Inn as Marie Martin
1950
September Affair
September Affair as Maria Salvatini
1948
Saraband
Saraband as The Electress Sophia
Quartet
Quartet as Lea Makart (segment "The Alien Corn")
1945
Johnny Frenchman
Johnny Frenchman as Lanec Florrie
1944
The Halfway House
The Halfway House as Alice Meadows
1935
Carnival in Flanders
Carnival in Flanders as Madame Burgomaster
1931
The Magnificent Lie
The Magnificent Lie as Rosa Duchêne
1925
Mother
Mother as Writer