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Jeanne Moreau was a film actor, film director and singer. Jeanne Moreau was born on January 23, 1928 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France. Death is recorded on July 31, 2017, at the age of 89. Awards on record include Officer of the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit (2012), Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres and 5 more. Credited works include Seven Days... Seven Nights.
My Take
Jeanne Moreau is, for me, the gold standard of screen intelligence. She never simply looked beautiful; she radiated thought, melancholy, and danger all at once, which is why her walk through nighttime Paris in Elevator to the Gallows still hypnotizes. The trophies, a Cannes Best Actress, a César, a BAFTA Fellowship, only confirm what audiences felt instinctively. What stays with me most is her refusal to be only an actress: she sang, wrote, and directed. Moreau treated cinema as something to author, not merely decorate. She passed in 2017, but her presence on film remains utterly alive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeanne Moreau
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャンヌ・モロー
- Reading
- じゃんぬ・もろー
- Born
- January 23, 1928 – July 31, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / singer / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 2012 Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 1998 Donostia Award
- 1960 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
- 1992 César Award for Best Actress
- 1995 Honorary César
- 1996 BAFTA Fellowship
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Seven Days... Seven Nights | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne%20Moreau
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8C%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A2%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106099
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeanne Moreau born?
Born January 23, 1928.
When did Jeanne Moreau die?
Died July 31, 2017, aged 89.
Where was Jeanne Moreau from?
Jeanne Moreau was from 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France.
What did Jeanne Moreau do?
Jeanne Moreau worked as film actor, film director, singer, screenwriter, film producer.
What was Jeanne Moreau known for?
Notable works include Seven Days... Seven Nights.
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