Marie-France Boyer, a ravishing blonde actress, initially gained widespread recognition for her captivating portrayal of Isabelle de Croye, the Burgundian heiress, in the Franco-German television series Quentin Durward (1971),an adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's 1823 novel.
Prior to this notable role, she was praised for her pivotal performance in Agnès Varda's critically acclaimed New Wave drama Happiness (1965),as well as her leading roles in the films Une fille nommée Amour (1969) and Piège blond (1970).
In 1978, Marie-France Boyer decided to leave the acting world behind and embark on a new career path as a non-fiction author. Her written works focus on French history, culture, and heritage, with notable titles including "The Private Realm of Marie Antoinette", "Matisse at Villa Le Reve", "Village Voices: French Country Life", and "The French Café".
Marie-France Boyer was previously married to producer/director Rémy Grumbach, and later married Jean Zorbibe, the chairman and CEO of the French luxury leather goods company Lancel from 1965 to 1998. Together, they had two children.
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