Marie Trintignant

Career overview

Marie Trintignant was a French film and stage actress whose career extended over a period of thirty‑six years. Born on 21 January 1962 in Boulogne‑Billancourt, Hauts‑de‑Seine, Île‑de‑France, she entered the world of cinema and theatre at a young age and remained active until her death on 1 August 2003 at the age of forty‑one. During that time she appeared in more than thirty movies, contributing to a body of work that reflects a sustained presence in French screen culture. In addition to her film work, she accumulated a total of sixty‑one credited roles across both film and television, underscoring her versatility as a performer.

Trintignant’s professional path was shaped by a family deeply embedded in the French film industry. Her father worked as an actor, while her mother pursued multiple creative roles as a director, producer, and screenwriter. This familial environment provided a backdrop for her development as an actress and informed her engagement with both cinematic and theatrical projects. Recognised primarily for her acting, she is listed in the database under the “Known For” category of acting, reflecting the central focus of her artistic contributions. Her career, marked by a steady accumulation of roles and a strong connection to France’s cinematic tradition, remains documented through the sixty‑one known credits that span her extensive work in film and television.