Anne Vernon
Biography
Anne Vernon, born Edith Antoinette Alexandrine Vignaud on January 7, 1924, in Saint-Denis, France, is a retired French film and television actress. Between 1948 and 1970, she appeared in 40 films, including three entries in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Her work spans multiple countries, including the United States, Italy, Great Britain, and France. She was a major star of French cinema particularly during the 1950s. As of 2025, she is considered to be among the last surviving leading ladies of 1940s cinema. She is also known by the names Edith Vigneau, Edith Vignaud, and Ann Vernon.
Career overview
Anne Vernon, born Edith Antoinette Alexandrine Vignaud on January 7, 1924, in Saint-Denis, France, is a retired French film and television actress. She is also known as Edith Vigneau, Edith Vignaud, and Ann Vernon. Between 1948 and 1970, she appeared in 40 films. Her work spanned multiple countries, including American, British, Italian, and French productions. Three of her films were entered into the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
Vernon was considered a major star of French cinema, particularly during the 1950s. While she was a leading lady during the 1940s, she is more widely known today for smaller roles from a later period in her career. As of 2025, she is believed to be among the last surviving leading ladies of 1940s cinema. Her total known credits include 45 projects.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Un film et son époque (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Mauregard (1970) as Agnès
- Le Cyborg ou Le Voyage vertical (1970) as Nathalie
- Therese and Isabelle (1968) as Mademoiselle Le Blanc
- The Woman Is a Stranger (1968) as Sophie
- The Thief of Paris (1967) as Mrs Voisin (scenes deleted)
- Trap for the Assassin (1966) as Henriette Laroque
- The Sea Pirate (1966) as Decrees
- Illusions perdues (1966) as Mme Naïs de Bargeton
- The Man From Mykonos (1966) as Dorothée Yankov-Donati
- The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) as Madame Emery
- Friends of the family (1964) as Véronique Carradine
- Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin (1962) as Madame Bellac
- Laura nuda (1961) as Claudia
- General Della Rovere (1959) as Carla Fassio
- El casco blanco (1959)
- La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession (1958) as (uncredited)
- Il conte Max (1957) as Baronessa Elena di Vallombrosa
- Les Lavandières du Portugal (1957) as Catherine Deligny
- The Suspects (1957) as Lucette Vignon
- Police Judiciaire (1957) as Violette Chatelard
- Fric-frac en dentelles (1957) as Françoise Dumont
- Tonight the Skirts Fly (1956) as Catherine Piedeboeuf
- Diary of a Bad Girl (1956) as Hélène Dupré
- Soupçons (1956) as Claire Grandjean
- Beautiful But Dangerous (1955) as Carmela
- Bel Ami (1955) as Clothilde de Marelle
- The Affair of the Poisons (1955) as Hermine des Œillets
- The Lady of Scuderi (1955) as Madelon
- Reflets de Cannes (1954) as Self
- The Love Lottery (1954) as Jane
- Rue de l'estrapade (1953) as Françoise Laurent
- Time Bomb (1953) as Janine Lyncort
- Jeunes mariés (1953) as Gisèle Delaroche
- Bachelor in Paris (1952) as Clementine
- Massacre in Lace (1952) as Le commissaire spécial Thérésa Larsen
- The Mistress of Treves (1952) as Genoveffa di Brabante
- Edward and Caroline (1951) as Caroline Mortier
- Rue des Saussaies (1951) as Jeanne Masson
- A Tale of Five Cities (1951) as Jeannine Meunier
- Pact with the Devil (1950) as Andrea's sister
- Shakedown (1950) as Nita Palmer
- Warning to Wantons (1949) as Renee de Vaillant
- Thus Finishes the Night (1949) as Catherine Beryl
- The Murdered Model (1948) as Irène
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anne Vernon best known for?
Anne Vernon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Thief of Paris (1967), The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), Friends of the family (1964), Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin (1962).
When and where was Anne Vernon born?
Anne Vernon was born on January 7, 1924 in Saint-Denis, France.
How many credits does Anne Vernon have?
Anne Vernon has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2003.
What is Anne Vernon's background in cinema and television?
Anne Vernon, born Edith Antoinette Alexandrine Vignaud on January 7, 1924, in Saint-Denis, France, is a retired French film and television actress. Between 1948 and 1970, she appeared in 40 films, including three entries in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Her work spans multiple countries, including t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- General Della Rovere (1959) as Carla Fassio — aged about 35
- The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) as Madame Emery — aged about 40
- The Thief of Paris (1967) as Mrs Voisin (scenes deleted) — aged about 43
- Edward and Caroline (1951) as Caroline Mortier — aged about 27
- Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin (1962) as Madame Bellac — aged about 38
- Rue de l'estrapade (1953) as Françoise Laurent — aged about 29
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