Françoise Prévost
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 13, 1929 in Paris, France
- Died
- November 30, 1997 (aged 68)
- Active Years
- 1949–1981 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
Françoise Prévost was a French actress, journalist, and author who was born in Paris in 1929 and died in the same city on November 30, 1997. She was the daughter of writer Marcelle Auclair. Over the course of her career, which spanned from 1949 to 1985, she appeared in more than 70 films. She made her film debut at age 18 in Jean de la Lune. Following several minor roles, she became associated with the Nouvelle Vague, working with directors such as Pierre Kast, Jean-Gabriel Albicocco, and Jacques Rivette. Starting in the 1960s, she was active in Italian cinema, appearing in dramas, comedies, and genre films. In 1975, she achieved success as an author with an autobiographical book.
Career overview
Françoise Prévost was a French actress, journalist, and author born in Paris. The daughter of writer Marcelle Auclair, she began her career in the theater before making her film debut at the age of 18 in Jean de la Lune. Over the course of her career, which spanned from 1949 to 1985, she appeared in more than 70 films. Her filmography includes roles in productions such as The Three Musketeers, Paris Belongs to Us, and Payroll.
After performing in several minor roles early in her career, Prévost became associated with the Nouvelle Vague movement, taking on significant roles in films directed by Pierre Kast, Jean-Gabriel Albicocco, and Jacques Rivette. Beginning in the 1960s, she expanded her work into Italian cinema, where she starred in various dramas, comedies, and genre films. In addition to her acting work, Prévost found success as an author. In 1975, she gained critical appreciation and commercial success following the release of an autobiographical book. She died in Paris on November 30, 1997.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Merry-Go-Round (1981) as Renee Novick
- L'Amour nu (1981) Writer
- Le Soleil en face (1980) as Jeanne
- Mala, Love and Death (1977) as Adalgisa Belli
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- The Return of the Exorcist (1975) as Barbara
- The Pink Telephone (1975) as Françoise Castejac, épouse de Benoît
- Van der Valk and the Scapegoat (1975) as Arlette van der Valk
- Mais où sont passées les jeunes filles en fleurs ? (1975) as Mme de Saintange
- The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine (1974) as The Abbess
- Van der Valk: Gun Before Butter (1974) as Arlette van der Valk
- The Proof of love (1974) as Angela Mother
- When Love Is Lust (1973) as Giulia Sanfelice
- Van der Valk and the Rich (1973) as Arlette van der Valk
- The Angels (1973) as Anne
- The Hideout (1971) as Charlotte
- The Beasts (1971) as Clara Borsetti
- Le inibizioni del dottor Gaudenzi, vedovo col complesso della buonanima (1971) as Laura Gaudenzi
- Mont-Dragon (1970) as La comtesse Germaine de Boismenil
- The Lovemakers (1970) as Virginia
- Your Sweet Body to Kill (1970) as Diana Ardington
- Un caso di coscienza (1970) as Sandra Solfi
- Les vieilles lunes (1969)
- Rabbit in the Pit (1969) as Francine Pouliard
- A Woman on Fire (1969) as Clara Frisotti
- Winter Wind (1969)
- The Fourth Wall (1969) as Cristiana
- La donna a una dimensione (1969) as Paola
- Spirits of the Dead (1968) as Friend of Countess (segment "Metzengerstein")
- Italian Secret Service (1968) as Elvira Spallanzani
- Johnny Hamlet (1968) as Gertry
- Pronto... c'è una certa Giuliana per te (1967) as Paolo's Mother
- The Other One (1967) as Simone
- Galia (1966) as Nicole
- Via Macau (1966) as Colette
- The Murder Clinic (1966) as Gisèle
- Enter Inspector Maigret (1966) as Simone
- The Glass Cage (1965)
- Ein Mann im schönsten Alter (1964) as Lucy
- Portuguese Vacation (1963) as Françoise
- The Verona Trial (1963) as Frau Beetz
- A Sentimental Attempt (1963) as Carla
- Bekenntnisse eines möblierten Herrn (1963) as Lilli
- The Condemned of Altona (1962) as Leni von Gerlach
- Bon Voyage! (1962) as The Girl
- Sign of the Lion (1962) as Hélène (uncredited)
- The Sea (1962) as La Donna
- Playtime (1961) as Anne de Limeuil
- Paris Belongs to Us (1961) as Terry Yordan
- The Game of Truth (1961) as Guylaine de Fleury
- Time Out for Love (1961) as Gladys
- The Girl with the Golden Eyes (1961) as Eléonore San Real
- The Season for Love (1961) as Françoise
- Payroll (1961) as Katie Pearson
- Over the Wall (1961) as Lucienne, mother
- Thank You, Natercia (1960) as Françoise
- The Enemy General (1960) as Nicole
- Women Are Like That (1960) as Isabelle
- Le Bel Âge (1960) as Françoise
- That Night (1958) as Secretary
- The Three Musketeers (1953) as Ketty
- Leathernose (1952) as A young guest
- Clara de Montargis (1951)
- Les mousquetaires du roi (1951)
- Miracles Only Happen Once (1951) as (uncredited)
- Jean de la Lune (1949) as (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Françoise Prévost best known for?
Françoise Prévost is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Apostrophes (1975), When Love Is Lust (1973), The Hideout (1971), Mont-Dragon (1970).
When and where was Françoise Prévost born?
Françoise Prévost was born on January 13, 1929 in Paris, France. They passed away on November 30, 1997.
How many credits does Françoise Prévost have?
Françoise Prévost has 66 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1949 and 1981.
What is Françoise Prévost's background in cinema and television?
Françoise Prévost was a French actress, journalist, and author who was born in Paris in 1929 and died in the same city on November 30, 1997. She was the daughter of writer Marcelle Auclair. Over the course of her career, which spanned from 1949 to 1985, she appeared in more than 70 films. She made her film debut at age...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 46
- Enter Inspector Maigret (1966) as Simone — aged about 37
- Sign of the Lion (1962) as Hélène (uncredited) — aged about 33
- Paris Belongs to Us (1961) as Terry Yordan — aged about 32
- Johnny Hamlet (1968) as Gertry — aged about 39
- The Three Musketeers (1953) as Ketty — aged about 24
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