Actor

Simone Signoret

1921 – 1985

Who they are

Born: 25 March 1921, Wiesbaden, Germany
Died: 30 September 1985
Known for: Casque d'Or, Diabolique, Room at the Top

Simone Signoret (1921–1985) was a German-born French actress admired for her intense, world-weary screen presence. She rose to fame in postwar French cinema and became an international star with Room at the Top. She is regarded as one of France's greatest screen actresses.

Where to start

Casque d'Or (1952)Log in to add it to the library
Jacques Becker's romantic tragedy made her a major star in France and showcased her magnetism.
Diabolique (1955)In the library
Co-starred in Clouzot's landmark psychological thriller, one of the most influential suspense films ever made.
Room at the Top (1958)Log in to add it to the library
Her breakthrough in English-language cinema, earning her the Oscar and the Cannes Best Actress prize.
Army of Shadows (1969)Log in to add it to the library
Played a Resistance fighter in Melville's acclaimed wartime drama, now seen as a classic of her later career.
Madame Rosa (1977)Full guide
Late-career triumph as a Holocaust survivor caring for children, winning her a César Award.

Their films in the library

Awards

1959: Cannes Film Festival Best Actress for Room at the Top
1960: Academy Award for Best Actress for Room at the Top
1978: César Award for Best Actress for Madame Rosa

The full list · 86

1942The Devil's EnvoysLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Extra (uncredited)
1942The BenefactorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Newspaper secretary (uncredited)
1942BoléroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fashion House Employee (uncredited)
1942Prince CharmingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (uncredited)
1943Le Voyageur de la ToussaintLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Extra (uncredited)
1943Adieu LéonardLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gypsy (uncredited)
1944Behold BeatriceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Liliane Moraccini
1944Angel of the NightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Une étudiante (uncredited)
1944Night ShiftLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dancer at the tavern (uncredited)
1944Le mort ne reçoit plusLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Firmin's mistress
1945Box of DreamsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Woman (uncredited)
1946Back Streets of ParisLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gisèle
1946Dawn DevilsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lily, cabaret owner
1946The Ideal CoupleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Annette
1947FantômasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hélène
1948DedeeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dédée
1948Against the WindLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Michèle Denis
1948Impasse of Two AngelsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anne-Marie / Marianne
1949The CheatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dora
1949Swiss TourLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Yvonne
1950La RondeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Léocadie, la prostitutée
1950Gunman in the StreetsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Denise Vernon
1950Le TraquéLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Denise Vernon
1951Without Leaving an AddressLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Une journaliste au journal (uncredited)
1951Shadow and LightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Isabelle Leritz
1951On the Set of 'Casque D'Or'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (Archive Footage)
1952Casque d'OrLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marie
1953Thérèse RaquinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Thérèse Raquin
1955DiaboliqueLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nicole Horner
1956Death in the GardenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Djin
1956Un matin comme les autresLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Janine Alix
1957The Witches of SalemLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elizabeth Proctor
1957The Wind RoseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jeanine (archive footage)
1957Yves Montand is SingingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1958Room at the TopLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Alice Aisgill
1960Adua and Her FriendsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Adua
1961Naked AutumnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Roberte
1961Famous Love AffairsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jenny de Lacour
1962Term of TrialLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anna Weir
1963The Lovely Month of MayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Narrator (English version) (voice)
1963The Shortest DayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Contadina
1963The Day and the HourLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Thérèse Dutheil
1963Sweet and SourLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Madame Geneviève
1965Ship of FoolsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La Condesa
1965The Sleeping Car MurdersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Eliane Darès, l'actrice éventée (Victime #4)
1966Is Paris Burning?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Cafe Owner
1966A Small RebellionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sara Lescault
1967The Deadly AffairLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elsa Fennan
1967GamesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lisa Schindler
1968The Sea GullLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Irina Arkadina
1969Army of ShadowsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mathilde
1969The AmericanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Léone
1970The ConfessionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lise
1970Countdown to VengeanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Léa
1970LangloisLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1971The CatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Clémence Bouin
1971The Widow CoudercLog in to add it to the libraryActor as la veuve Couderc
1971You Speak of Prague: The Second Trial of Artur LondonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Interviewee
1973The Burned BarnsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rose Cateux
1973Rough Day For a QueenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jeanne
1973Septembre ChilienLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Narrator
1975Flesh of the OrchidLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lady Vamos
1976Police Python 357Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Thérèse Ganay
1977Madame RosaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Madame Rosa
1977A Grin Without a CatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Narrator (voice)
1978Judith TherpauveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Judith Therpauve
1979The AdolescentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mamie
1980I Sent a Letter to My LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Louise Martin
1982The North StarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mme Louise Baron
1982Guy de MaupassantLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Maupassant's mother
1985Terrorists in RetirementLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Narrator (voice)
1986Mémoires pour SimoneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
1986Music HallLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Yvonne Pierre
2002Making 'The Misfits'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2008Marilyn, dernières séancesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self(archive footage)
2011Manifesto of the 121Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2011Simone Signoret, de Simone Kaminker à Madame SignoretLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Simone Signoret
2015The End of a Beautiful EpochLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2018Lino Ventura, la part intimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2018She's FrenchLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2019Simone Signoret, un chat est un chatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as elle même
2020Simone Signoret, figure libreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
2020Signoret and Montand, Monroe and Miller: Two couples in HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self(archive footage)
2020Paris CalligrammesLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2021Le Parti du cinémaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2022La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était présidentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.