Florence Marly
Biography
Florence Marly, born Hana Smékalová on June 2, 1919, in Obrnice, Czechoslovakia, was a Czech film actress. Initially expressing intentions of being an opera singer, she was studying art and literature at the Sorbonne at the age of 18 when she was discovered by French director Pierre Chenal. She began her acting career in France, appeared in Argentinian films during World War II, and later worked in the United States. Her known acting credits include 32 titles, with appearances in films and television productions such as The Twilight Zone, Krakatit, Millionaire, and The. Florence Marly died on November 9, 1978, at the age of 59 in Glendale, California, United States.
Career overview
Florence Marly was a Czech-born film actress born on June 2, 1919, in Obrnice, Czechoslovakia, whose birth name was Hana Smékalová. Initially intending to be an opera singer, she studied art and literature at the Sorbonne before being discovered at the age of 18 by the 33-year-old French director Pierre Chenal. Marly began her career in France, appeared in Argentinian films during World War II, and later worked in the United States.
Throughout her career, Marly established herself as an internationally renowned actress. Her filmography and work included appearances in motion pictures and television. Among the notable titles associated with her acting career are Krakatit, Millionaire, and The Twilight Zone.
Marly passed away on November 9, 1978, at the age of 59 in Glendale, California, United States. Over the course of her life and career, she amassed 32 known acting credits, leaving behind a legacy as a globally recognized performer of Czech origin who worked across multiple countries and industries.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Dracula in the Movies (1992) as (archive footage)
- Faces of Horror (1989) as Alien Queen (archive)
- The Astrologer (1976) as Actress
- Space Boy (1973)
- Space Boy (1973) Writer
- Space Boy (1973) Music
- Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls (1973) as Tana
- Games (1967) as Baroness
- Queen of Blood (1966) as Alien Queen
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Drusilla Davina
- The Twilight Zone (1959)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Behind Closed Doors (1958) as Marie Savit
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Undersea Girl (1957) as Leila Graham
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- The Millionaire (1955) as Elena Yanacek
- Gobs and Gals (1952) as Soyna DuBois
- The Idol (1952) as Cristina Arnaud
- Dragnet (1951)
- Tokyo File 212 (1951) as Steffi Novak
- Tokyo Joe (1949) as Trina Pechinkov Landis
- Krakatit (1948) as Princess Wilhelmina Hagen
- Sealed Verdict (1948) as Themis DeLisle
- The Damned (1947) as Hilde Garosi
- El viaje sin regreso (1946)
- El fin de la noche (1944)
- La piel de zapa (1943) as Fedora
- The Last Turning (1939) as Madge, tamer
- Savage Brigade (1939) as Isa Ostrowski
- Café de Paris (1938) as La maitresse de Lambert
- Sirocco (1938) as Diana
- The Lafarge Case (1938) as Emma Pontier
- Alibi (1937) as Gordon's Mistress
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Florence Marly best known for?
Florence Marly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), The Twilight Zone (1959), Do the Right Thing (1989), Have Gun, Will Travel (1957).
When and where was Florence Marly born?
Florence Marly was born on June 2, 1919 in Obrnice - Czechoslovakia. They passed away on November 9, 1978.
How many credits does Florence Marly have?
Florence Marly has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1992.
What is Florence Marly's background in cinema and television?
Florence Marly, born Hana Smékalová on June 2, 1919, in Obrnice, Czechoslovakia, was a Czech film actress. Initially expressing intentions of being an opera singer, she was studying art and literature at the Sorbonne at the age of 18 when she was discovered by French director Pierre Chenal. She began her acting career ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) — aged about 40
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) — aged about 38
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) — aged about 39
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Drusilla Davina — aged about 45
- Dragnet (1951) — aged about 32
- The Millionaire (1955) as Elena Yanacek — aged about 36
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