Lilyan Chauvin
Biography
Lilyan Chauvin, born Lilyan Zemoz on August 6, 1925, in Paris, France, was a French-American actress, director, writer, television host, and acting teacher. She was a veteran of the European stage before appearing in minor motion picture roles starting in the 1950s. Over approximately thirty years, she became a busy character actress in Hollywood, appearing in over forty films and on television. Her notable film credits include North to Alaska in 1960 and the role of Mother Superior in the 1984 film Silent Night, Deadly Night. Chauvin was known for playing strict or loving characters. She died on June 26, 2008, at the age of 82.
Career overview
Lilyan Chauvin was a French-American actress, director, writer, television host, and acting teacher born on August 6, 1925, in Paris, France. Born Lilyan Zemoz, she was the daughter of a French mother and an Italian father. She was a veteran of the European stage and began appearing in minor motion picture roles in the 1950s. Over the course of approximately thirty years, she became a prolific character actress in Hollywood, appearing in more than forty films and various television productions.
Chauvin was known for portraying characters who were strict and occasionally loving. Her film credits include a role in the 1960 film North to Alaska alongside John Wayne. She is recognized by horror fans for her portrayal of the Mother Superior in the 1984 film Silent Night, Deadly Night. Throughout her career, she was also known as Lilyan Z.
Records indicate that Chauvin had 99 known credits. She passed away on June 26, 2008, at the age of 82.
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Full Filmography
100 titles- The Passing (2011) as Rebecca Naibert
- Sublime (2007) as European Nurse
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Yolanda
- Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) as Self
- Illusion Infinity (2004) as Nurse
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) as Mrs. Lavalier
- Duty Dating (2002) as Dr. Hartley
- Alias (2001) as Signora Ventutti
- The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) as Medium
- Missing Pieces (2001) as Serena
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Mrs. Aloyna Ivanovna
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Marica
- Stanley's Gig (2000) as Grace
- Skeleton Woman (2000) as Bone Gatherer
- Five Aces (1999) as Grandmother Kalliope
- The Pretender (1996) as Mrs. Nikkos, the Greek Lady
- Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1995) as Miss Osie
- Tyson (1995) as Camille Ewald
- Friends (1994) as Grandma Tribbiani
- ER (1994) as Nurse Edna
- Earth 2 (1994) as Katrina
- Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women (1994) as Coach
- Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story (1994) as Skating Judge
- The X-Files (1993) as Golda
- Frasier (1993) as Mama
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Vedek Yassim
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Old Woman
- Cafe Americain (1993) as Madame Dussolier
- Universal Soldier (1992) as Mrs. John Devreux
- No Place to Hide (1992) as Mother Superior
- Round Trip to Heaven (1992) as Chaperone
- Stormy Weathers (1992) as Mrs. Comden
- For the Very First Time (1991) as Sister Eugenia
- Predator 2 (1990) as Irene Edwards
- Bad Influence (1990) as Art Gallery Patron
- Baywatch (1989) as Dr. Lester
- Listen to Me (1989)
- Death Doll (1989) as Madame Zerba
- Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder (1987)
- Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987) as Mother Superior (archive footage)
- Born in East L.A. (1987) as German Woman
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dispatcher
- Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) as Mother Superior
- Masquerade (1983) as Dept. Store Customer
- Beyond Reason (1982) as Nurse Johnson
- The Junkman (1982) as French Reporter
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Sister Jeannette
- Darkroom (1981) as Madame LeClerc
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Maria
- Private Benjamin (1980) as Mrs. Trémont
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Portrait of a Stripper (1979) as Yvette
- Kaz (1978)
- Child of Glass (1978) as Madame Dumaine
- Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women (1978) as Louise
- Flying High (1978) as Miss Simmons
- The Other Side of Midnight (1977) as Mrs. Page
- Victory at Entebbe (1976) as French Nun
- Funny Lady (1975) as Mademoiselle
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Olga
- Cool Million (1972) as Party guest
- The Mephisto Waltz (1971) as Woman Writer
- Once Upon a Dead Man (1971) as Madame Jarnac
- McCloud (1970)
- To Rome with Love (1969)
- The Outcasts (1968)
- Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) as French Actress on TV Screen
- Mannix (1967)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Mrs. Beruch
- Tickle Me (1965) as Ronnie
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Madame Simon
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- Two Weeks in Another Town (1962) as Bar Girl (uncredited)
- Bloodlust! (1961) as Sandra Balleau
- North to Alaska (1960) as Jenny Lamont
- North to Alaska (1960) as Jenny Lamont (uncredited)
- Walk Like a Dragon (1960) as Mme. Lili Raide
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Francesca
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Foridita
- The Peter Tchaikovsky Story (1959) as Fanny Durbach
- King Creole (1958) as Catherine (uncredited)
- The Perfect Furlough (1958) as French Nurse
- Lost, Lonely and Vicious (1958) as Tanya Pernaud
- Perry Mason (1957) as Matron
- Maverick (1957) as Sydney Sue Shipley
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Clara
- Harbor Command (1957)
- The Walter Winchell File (1957)
- Panic! (1957)
- Silk Stockings (1957) as Dancer Sonia (uncredited)
- Ten Thousand Bedrooms (1957) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- The Man Called X (1956)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sybil Delamont
- Adventures of Superman (1952)
- Omnibus (1952)
- Dragnet (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Old Woman
- Studio One (1948)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lilyan Chauvin best known for?
Lilyan Chauvin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ugly Betty (2006), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Gift (2000), The Man Who Wasn't There (2001).
When and where was Lilyan Chauvin born?
Lilyan Chauvin was born on August 6, 1925 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. They passed away on June 26, 2008.
How many credits does Lilyan Chauvin have?
Lilyan Chauvin has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2011.
What is Lilyan Chauvin's background in cinema and television?
Lilyan Chauvin, born Lilyan Zemoz on August 6, 1925, in Paris, France, was a French-American actress, director, writer, television host, and acting teacher. She was a veteran of the European stage before appearing in minor motion picture roles starting in the 1950s. Over approximately thirty years, she became a busy ch...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Old Woman — aged about 25
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Marica — aged about 74
- Friends (1994) as Grandma Tribbiani — aged about 68
- The X-Files (1993) as Golda — aged about 67
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) as Mrs. Lavalier — aged about 76
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Vedek Yassim — aged about 67
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