Gigi Perreau
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 6, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1943–2018 (76 Years)
- Total Credits
- 67 credits in database
Biography
Gigi Perreau, born Ghislaine Elizabeth Marie Thérèse Perreau-Saussine on February 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, is an actress who achieved success as a child actress in a number of films. Her parents were French-born Robert Perreau-Saussine and Eleanor Child Perreau-Saussine. She entered the film business by accident when her mother took her along to an audition because she could not find a babysitter, while her older brother Gerald was trying out for a part in Madame Curie. The two-year-old Perreau, who could speak French, secured the uncredited role of the title character's daughter Ève. Later, she also played the daughter of Claude Rains and Bette Davis's characters in a project referenced in her biographical materials.
Career overview
Gigi Perreau began her acting career at a young age, initially gaining success as a child actress in various films. Her entry into the industry was somewhat accidental, as she was taken to an audition by her mother, who was unable to find a babysitter. Perreau landed an uncredited role in the film Madame Curie, playing the part of Madame Curie's daughter Ève.
Perreau's early career also included a role in Passage to Marseille, where her older brother Gerald made his film debut a year after her. Although specific details about her subsequent film appearances are not provided, it is mentioned that she played the daughter of Claude Rains and Bette Davis's characters in an unspecified film.
Perreau went on to accumulate a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 65 known credits throughout her career. Her early success as a child actress laid the foundation for her future work in the film industry.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Meghan Markle: An American Princess (2018) as Self
- A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010) as Whale (voice)
- High Seas Hijack (1977) as Patricia Haber
- The Brady Bunch (1969) as Miss O'Hara
- Adam-12 (1968) as Iris Cooley
- Hell on Wheels (1967) as Sue Robbins
- Journey to the Center of Time (1967) as Karen White
- Tarzan (1966)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Rosa Lombardi
- Many Happy Returns (1964)
- Follow the Sun (1961)
- Tammy Tell Me True (1961) as Rita
- Look in Any Window (1961) as Eileen Lowell (as Gigi Pereau)
- Surfside 6 (1960)
- The Islanders (1960) as Julie Staunton
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- Rawhide (1959) as Sister Joan
- The Rebel (1959) as Demetria Angelica
- The Rebel (1959) as Laurie Buford
- Girls Town (1959) as Serafina Garcia
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Cathy Robinson
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Wild Heritage (1958) as Missouri Breslin
- The Cool and the Crazy (1958) as Amy
- Perry Mason (1957) as Doris Bannister
- Perry Mason (1957) as Phyllis Clover
- The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) as Susan Hopkins
- There's Always Tomorrow (1956) as Ellen Groves
- Dance with Me, Henry (1956) as Shelley
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lucy
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Gloria Barnes
- The Wild Bunch (1955) as Carlotta
- Climax! (1954) as Laurette Bradshaw
- General Electric Theater (1953)
- The Christophers (1953)
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Carlotta
- Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952) as Roberta Blaisdell
- Bonzo Goes to College (1952) as Betsy Drew
- Reunion in Reno (1951) as Margaret 'Maggie' Angeline Linaker
- The Lady Pays Off (1951) as Diane Braddock
- Week-End with Father (1951) as Anne Stubbs
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Phyllis
- Shadow on the Wall (1950) as Susan Starrling
- My Foolish Heart (1950) as Ramona
- For Heaven's Sake (1950) as Item
- Never a Dull Moment (1950) as Tina Hayward
- Roseanna McCoy (1949) as Allifair McCoy
- Song of Surrender (1949) as Faith Beecham
- Studio One (1948) as Jean
- Ford Theatre (1948)
- Family Honeymoon (1948) as Zoe
- Enchantment (1948) as Lark as a Child
- The Sainted Sisters (1948) as Beasley Girl (uncredited)
- Green Dolphin Street (1947) as Veronica
- Song of Love (1947) as Julie
- High Barbaree (1947) as Nancy - Age 5 (uncredited)
- To Each His Own (1946) as Virgie Ingham
- Alias Mr. Twilight (1946) as Susan Holden
- God Is My Co-Pilot (1945) as Robin Lee Scott (uncredited)
- Yolanda and the Thief (1945) as Gigi (as Ghislaine Perreau)
- Voice of the Whistler (1945) as Bobbie (uncredited)
- Mr. Skeffington (1944) as Two-Year-Old Fanny (uncredited)
- Two Girls and a Sailor (1944) as Jean - Age 2½ (uncredited)
- Dark Waters (1944) as Yvette Boudreaux (uncredited)
- The Master Race (1944) as Baby (as Ghislaine Perreau)
- Madame Curie (1943) as Eve at 18 Months (uncredited)
- Mamie Exposed! The Life and Loves of the Last Blonde Bombshell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gigi Perreau best known for?
Gigi Perreau is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010), The Brady Bunch (1969), Adam-12 (1968), Journey to the Center of Time (1967).
When and where was Gigi Perreau born?
Gigi Perreau was born on February 6, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Gigi Perreau have?
Gigi Perreau has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 2018.
What is Gigi Perreau's background in cinema and television?
Gigi Perreau, born Ghislaine Elizabeth Marie Thérèse Perreau-Saussine on February 6, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, is an actress who achieved success as a child actress in a number of films. Her parents were French-born Robert Perreau-Saussine and Eleanor Child Perreau-Saussine. She entered the film business by acc...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Follow the Sun (1961) — aged about 20
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Gloria Barnes — aged about 14
- Perry Mason (1957) as Doris Bannister — aged about 16
- Perry Mason (1957) as Phyllis Clover — aged about 16
- Rawhide (1959) as Sister Joan — aged about 18
- There's Always Tomorrow (1956) as Ellen Groves — aged about 15
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