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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / singer / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Seven Days... Seven Nights | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeanne Moreau born?
January 23, 1928 – July 31, 2017.
Where is Jeanne Moreau from?
Jeanne Moreau is from 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Jeanne Moreau do?
Jeanne Moreau works as film actor, film director, singer, screenwriter, film producer.
What is Jeanne Moreau known for?
Notable works include Seven Days... Seven Nights.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.