Photo: Studio Harcourt / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
For me, no actress embodied grown-up French elegance quite like Anouk Aimée. Born in Paris and acting from the age of fourteen across seventy films, she remains forever the wistful woman of A Man and a Woman, those rain-soaked Deauville glances seared into cinema history. The hardware she gathered, Golden Globe, BAFTA, a Cannes prize, an honorary César and Golden Bear, only confirms what the screen already told us. When she passed in 2024, I felt the loss of a particular kind of restrained, intelligent glamour. She is one of those rare stars I simply tip my hat to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anouk Aimée
- Name (Japanese)
- アヌーク・エーメ
- Reading
- あぬーく・えーめ
- Born
- April 27, 1932 – June 18, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- 17th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1966 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
- 1968 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- 1980 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
- 2002 Honorary César
- 2003 Honorary Golden Bear
- 2009 Henri-Langlois award
- 2019 Honorary Lumière Award
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | A Man and a Woman | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anouk Aimée born?
April 27, 1932 – June 18, 2024.
Where is Anouk Aimée from?
Anouk Aimée is from 17th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Anouk Aimée do?
Anouk Aimée works as film actor, actor.
How tall is Anouk Aimée?
Anouk Aimée is 2 cm.
What is Anouk Aimée known for?
Notable works include A Man and a Woman.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.