Lucille Saint-Simon, a captivating blonde with piercing green eyes, embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of theatre, commencing her education in diction under the esteemed René Simon at the prestigious Cours Simon drama school in Paris. She further honed her craft in acting under the guidance of the renowned Charles Dullin.
As a stage actress, Lucille initially appeared in productions of Molière and Achard, before joining a troupe led by Jean Gosselin for a tour of the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. Her impressive stage presence and versatility led to her film debut in 1953.
Lucille's breakthrough role came in 1960, as Rita, an appliance store saleswoman, in Claude Chabrol's iconic Nouvelle Vague comedy drama, The Good Girls. This marked the beginning of a fruitful collaboration with Chabrol, who would later direct her in Tendre et violente Elisabeth, a romantic comedy opposite Christian Marquand.
In 1960, Lucille also appeared in the Franco-British horror film The Hands of Orlac, playing the role of Mel Ferrer's intended bride. Throughout her illustrious career, Lucille Saint-Simon made a total of thirteen film appearances before retiring from acting in 1965.
In her personal life, Lucille was married twice. Her first husband, the Swiss actor Jacques Verlier, was a union that lasted six years before the couple divorced. They had a daughter, Karina Verlier (née Stämpfli),who would follow in her mother's footsteps and become an actress. Lucille later married the actor Georges Rivière, solidifying her connection to the world of cinema.
