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Jane Sourza

Known For
Acting
Born
December 1, 1902 in Paris
Died
June 3, 1969 (aged 66)
Active Years
1938–1969 (32 Years)
Total Credits
24 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 1, 1902 Died Jun 3, 1969 Paris 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1938–1969
32 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jane Sourza, born Jeanne Élise Sourzat on December 1, 1902, in the eighteenth arrondissement of Paris, was a French stage and film actress and radio host. Known professionally as Jane Sourza, she had twenty-four known credits as an actress. Her film and television work included appearances in Babies Galore, La Perruche et le Poulet, French Touch, It Happened on the 36 Candles, The Carrots Are Cooked, Hard Knock Out, Les Duraton, and Five Million in Cash. Throughout her life, she was in a long-term relationship with actor Raymond Souplex. Jane Sourza passed away on June 3, 1969, in the ninth arrondissement of Paris at the age of sixty-six.

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Career

Career overview

Jane Sourza, born Jeanne Élise Sourzat on December 1, 1902, in Paris, was a French stage and film actress as well as a radio host. Throughout her career, she accumulated numerous known credits working as an actress in the entertainment industry. Her professional work spanned across both film and theatrical stages in France.

Among her recognized acting credits are the titles Babies Galore, La Perruche et le Poulet, French Touch, It Happened on the 36 Candles, The Carrots Are Cooked, Hard Knock Out, Les Duraton, and Five Million in Cash. Her career contributions included both her performances on screen and her work in radio broadcasting.

In her personal life, she was in a long-term relationship with fellow actor Raymond Souplex. Jane Sourza passed away on June 3, 1969, at the age of 66 in Paris.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

La Perruche et le Poulet
At Theatre TonightLes Combinards
It Happened on the 36 CandlesLove in JamaicaFive Million in Cash
Hard Knock OutThe Carrots Are CookedLes DuratonBabies Galore
Four Days in ParisFantaisie d'un jour
The Roundup is for TonightJ'y suis... j'y resteOn the Bench
Naked in the Wind
French Touch
Le Don d'AdèlePiédalu à Paris
The Rear-Wheel Drive Gang
Ici l'on pêche
Radio SurprisesThe Duraton Family
Mon curé chez les riches

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • La Perruche et le Poulet (1969) as Miss Alice Postic, switchboard operator
  • At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Melle Alice Postic, la standardiste
  • Les Combinards (1966) as La poinçonneuse des Lilas
  • It Happened on the 36 Candles (1957) as Mrs. Desjardins, Minister of Youth and Sports
  • Love in Jamaica (1957) as Annie Krüschen
  • Five Million in Cash (1957) as Virginie Gerbois
  • Hard Knock Out (1956) as The aunt
  • The Carrots Are Cooked (1956) as Jeanne Boyer / Boyeski, la mère du jeune chef d'orchestre
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  • Les Duraton (1956) as Mme Irma Duraton, épouse de Jules
  • Babies Galore (1956) as Isabelle Petitbourgeois, la femme
  • Four Days in Paris (1955) as Rita Alvarez
  • Fantaisie d'un jour (1955) as Mathilde Chaplar
  • The Roundup is for Tonight (1954) as 'La Pintade'
  • J'y suis... j'y reste (1954) as Antoinette Mercier
  • On the Bench (1954) as Carmen
  • Naked in the Wind (1953) as Madame Lespinasse
  • French Touch (1952) as Mme Gilibert
  • Le Don d'Adèle (1951)
  • Piédalu à Paris (1951) as Miss Isabelle
  • The Rear-Wheel Drive Gang (1950) as The aunt
  • Ici l'on pêche (1941)
  • Radio Surprises (1940) as Self
  • The Duraton Family (1940)
  • Mon curé chez les riches (1938) as Patroness

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jane Sourza best known for?

Jane Sourza is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including At Theatre Tonight (1966), French Touch (1952), Le Don d'Adèle (1951).

When and where was Jane Sourza born?

Jane Sourza was born on December 1, 1902 in Paris. They passed away on June 3, 1969.

How many credits does Jane Sourza have?

Jane Sourza has 24 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1938 and 1969.

What is Jane Sourza's background in cinema and television?

Jane Sourza, born Jeanne Élise Sourzat on December 1, 1902, in the eighteenth arrondissement of Paris, was a French stage and film actress and radio host. Known professionally as Jane Sourza, she had twenty-four known credits as an actress. Her film and television work included appearances in Babies Galore, La Perruche...

Jane Sourza by the numbers

24credits
23films
1TV series
1938–1969active years

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