Nicole Courcel
Biography
Nicole Courcel was a French actress born on October 21, 1931, in Saint-Cloud, a western suburb of Paris. She appeared in 43 films between 1947 and 1979. Courcel began her career as an extra in a few films before winning a major role in Rendez-vous de juillet in 1949. She is best known for her role in Serge Bourguignon's Sundays and Cybele in 1962. Courcel also worked in television, appearing in different television films and miniseries from 1970 until 2004. She had notable parts in several films, including La Marie du port. Courcel passed away on June 25, 2016, at the age of 84.
Career overview
Nicole Courcel began her acting career as an extra in a few films before landing a major role in Rendez-vous de juillet in 1949, alongside Brigitte Auber. This marked the beginning of her rise to popularity in France during the 1950s and 1960s. She went on to appear in 43 films between 1947 and 1979, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
One of her most notable roles was in Serge Bourguignon's Sundays and Cybele in 1962. Courcel's performance in this film cemented her reputation as a talented actress in France. She continued to work in film throughout the 1960s, appearing in notable films such as La Marie du port.
In addition to her film work, Courcel also turned to television in 1970, appearing in various television films and miniseries. She continued to work in television until 2004, expanding her range as an actress and solidifying her place in French cinema.
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- Milady (2004) as Jeanne De Breuil
- Les Thibault (2003) as Violette
- Dialogues des Carmélites (1984) as Mère Marie de l'incarnation
- Credo (1983) as Olga Talberg
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- L'Esprit de famille (1979) as Hélène Moreau
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Thomas (1975) as Florence, the mother
- Madame Bovary (1974) as Emma Bovary
- The Slap (1974) as Madeleine
- A Police Officer Without Importance (1973) as Fabienne Fresse
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- The Beguines (1972) as Tamara
- Money Money Money (1972) as Nicole
- The Strangler (1971) as Claire
- The Night of the Generals (1967) as Raymonde
- La Parisienne (1967) as Clotilde Dumesnil
- The Devil's Tricks (1966) as La patronne de la guinguette
- Nick Carter and Red Club (1965) as Dora Beckmann
- Stop Train 349 (1963) as Nurse Kathy
- Konga Yo (1962) as Marie
- Sundays and Cybele (1962) as Madeleine
- Amazons of Rome (1961) as Lucilla, Porcenna's wife
- Long Live Henry IV... Long Live Love! (1961) as Jacqueline de Bueil
- Paris Loves (1961) as Nicole Lasnier
- Testament of Orpheus (1960) as La mère maladroite (non crédité)
- Arden de Faversham (1960) as Alice
- Tomorrow Is My Turn (1960) as Florence
- Stars Meet in Moscow (1959) as Self
- The Man Who Walked Through the Wall (1959) as Yvonne Steiner - eine Französin
- La dame de Noël (1958)
- The Lady and the Gipsy (1958) as Georgina Welles
- The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957) as Francine Payot
- La Peau de l'ours (1957) as Anne-Marie Ledrut
- The Inspector Likes a Fight (1957) as Hélène Davault
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- The Blonde Witch (1956) as Kristina Lundgren
- Club of Women (1956) as Nicole Leroy
- Papa, Mama, My Wife and Me (1955) as Catherine Langlois, l'épouse de Robert
- Boom on Paris (1954) as elle-même
- Le Collège en folie (1954) as Lydia
- No Exit (1954) as Olga
- Nights of Shame (1954) as Maria
- Papa, Mama, the Maid and I (1954) as Catherine Liseray, young neighbor
- Vice Dolls (1954) as Véronique Gaudin
- The Big Flag (1954) as Madeleine
- Royal Affairs in Versailles (1953) as Mrs. de Chalis
- Fatal Affair (1953) as Léone Fassler
- Gigolo (1951) as Dominique
- The Lovers of Bras-Mort (1951) as Monique Levers
- Marie of the Port (1950) as Marie Le Flem
- Rendezvous in July (1949) as Christine Courcel
- In the Eyes of Memory (1948) as A student from the Simon course
- Monelle (1948) as Waitress at the restaurant (uncredited)
- Antoine & Antoinette (1947)