Claudine Auger
Biography
Claudine Auger was a French actress born in Paris, France on April 26, 1941, and she passed away on December 18, 2019 at the age of 78. Known for her acting credits totaling 73, she is best recognized for her role as Bond girl Dominique Domino Derval in the James Bond film Thunderball released in 1965. She also earned the title of Miss France Monde as the French representative of Miss World and was the first runner-up in the 1958 Miss World contest. Auger made her film debut while still in school and was previously married to writer-director Pierre Gaspard-Huit, who cast her in films such as Le Masque de fer in 1962 and Kali Yug Goddess of Vengeance in 1963.
Career overview
Claudine Auger was a French actress born in Paris, France on April 26, 1941, and she passed away on December 18, 2019 at the age of 78. Before her acting career was fully established, she earned the title of Miss France Monde as the French representative of Miss World and finished as the first runner-up in the 1958 Miss World contest. She made her film debut while she was still in school.
At the age of 18, she married the 43-year-old writer-director Pierre Gaspard-Huit, though the couple later divorced. He cast her in several films during her early career, including Le Masque de fer in 1962 and Kali Yug: Goddess of Vengeance in 1963.
Auger is best known for her role as the Bond girl Dominique Domino Derval in the James Bond film Thunderball, which was released in 1965. Over the course of her acting career, she accumulated known credits on film and television. Her work in the industry brought her international recognition, anchored by her prominent appearance in the James Bond franchise.
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Full Filmography
73 titles- The Red and the Black (1997) as Madame de Fervaques
- The Red and the Black (1997) as Madame de Fervaques
- Los hombres siempre mienten (1995) as Isabelle
- A Still Storm (1995) as Artémise d'Aubec
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) as Isadora Klein
- L'ombra della sera (1994) as Eva's mother
- Salt on Our Skin (1992) as George's Mother
- Silent Love (1991) as Countess Veronica Rospigliosi
- A Double Victory (1989) as Milena Sormani
- The Sparrow's Fluttering (1988) as Dino's Widow
- Love of a Woman (1988) as Madre di Gabriella
- Exploits of a Young Don Juan (1986) as La mère
- The Repenter (1985) as Moglie di Ragusa
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Isadora Klein
- Secret Places (1984) as Sophie Meister
- The Devil's Lieutenant (1984) as Lily Wencel
- Die goldenen Schuhe (1983) as Katja Milenkaja
- The Man Who Married a French Wife and Other Stories (1982) as Ginette
- The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan (1982) as La princesse de Cadignan
- Black Jack (1981) as Jill Stradford
- The Girls in Their Summer Dresses and Other Stories (1981) as Ginette Beauchurch
- Lend Me Your Wife (1980) as Diana
- Fantastica (1980) as Johanne McPherson
- Lovers and Liars (1979) as Elisa Massacesi
- Lobster for Breakfast (1979) as Carla Rebaudengo Spinosi
- The Associate (1979) as Agnès Pardot, épouse de Julien
- The Bermuda Triangle (1978) as Sybil
- Butterfly on the Shoulder (1978) as La femme à l’imperméable
- Pane, burro e marmellata (1977) as Betty
- The Jackpot (1976) as Maggie Vanderberg
- Cuando los maridos se iban a la guerra (1976) as Sol
- The Sorrow of Paris (1976) as Marie Laurent
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Flic Story (1975) as Catherine
- Mad Race to Cote d'Azur (1975) as Sophie Gérard, Journalist at Nice Matin
- Playhouse (1974) as Ginette
- Borsalino and Co. (1974) as Passenger on the Liner (uncredited)
- Bloody Sun (1974) as Consuelo
- Summertime Killer (1972) as Michèle - Alfredi's Secretary
- Orders are Orders (1972) as The Friend
- Great Performances (1971) as Ginette Beauchurch
- A Bay of Blood (1971) as Renata Donati
- The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) as Laura
- A Little Sun in Cold Water (1971) as Nathalie Silvener
- Equinox (1971)
- Love Birds (1969) as Marina
- Adriatic Sea of Fire (1968) as Mirjana
- The Bastard (1968) as Barbara
- Escalation (1968) as Carla Maria Mannini
- Listen, Let's Make Love (1968) as Ida Bernasconi
- Anyone Can Play (1967) as Esmerelda
- The Killing Game (1967) as Jacqueline Meyrand
- The Head of the Family (1967) as Adriana
- Triple Cross (1966) as Paulette
- The Treasure of San Gennaro (1966) as Concettina
- The Devil in Love (1966) as Maddalena De Medici
- The Man from Marrakech (1966)
- Thunderball (1965) as Dominique 'Domino' Derval
- Yoyo (1965) as Isolina
- The Incredible World of James Bond (1965) as Self (archive footage)
- Games of Desire (1964) as Elektra Tzanou
- Kali-Yug, Goddess of Vengeance (1963) as Amrita
- The Mystery of the Indian Temple (1963) as Amrita
- In the French Style (1963) as Clio Andropolous
- The Seven Deadly Sins (1962) as La Nouvelle Servante (segment "L'envie'") (uncredited)
- The Iron Mask (1962) as Isabelle de Saint-Mars
- L'Envie (1962) as New maid (uncredited)
- Monsieur IL (1962) as Marie-Blanche Balmeyer
- Panurge's Sheep (1961) as Monique
- Testament of Orpheus (1960) as Minerve (non crédité)
- Wasteland (1960) as Prisunic
- Christine (1958) as Dancer (uncredited)
- Reflets de Cannes (1954) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Claudine Auger best known for?
Claudine Auger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994), The Sparrow's Fluttering (1988), Exploits of a Young Don Juan (1986), Sherlock Holmes (1984).
When and where was Claudine Auger born?
Claudine Auger was born on April 26, 1941 in Paris, France. They passed away on December 18, 2019.
How many credits does Claudine Auger have?
Claudine Auger has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 1997.
What is Claudine Auger's background in cinema and television?
Claudine Auger was a French actress born in Paris, France on April 26, 1941, and she passed away on December 18, 2019 at the age of 78. Known for her acting credits totaling 73, she is best recognized for her role as Bond girl Dominique Domino Derval in the James Bond film Thunderball released in 1965. She also earned ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) as Isadora Klein — aged about 53
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Isadora Klein — aged about 43
- Testament of Orpheus (1960) as Minerve (non crédité) — aged about 19
- The Treasure of San Gennaro (1966) as Concettina — aged about 25
- Playhouse (1974) as Ginette — aged about 33
- Thunderball (1965) as Dominique 'Domino' Derval — aged about 24
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