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Born on September 29, 1935 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France, Mylène Demongeot was a film actor, writer and activist. Death is recorded on December 1, 2022, at the age of 87. Recorded honors include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2006), Knight of the Legion of Honour (2017) and Prix Reconnaissance des cinéphiles (1994). Mylène Demongeot was listed at 171 cm. Notable works include Fantômas trilogy.
My Take
Mylène Demongeot represents an era of cinema I find endlessly charming. Born in Nice and famous for the Fantômas trilogy, she sustained a career across seven decades and more than a hundred credits, which is staggering longevity. What moves me is that she worked not only in France but in Italian, English and even Japanese productions, a truly international screen presence at a time when that was uncommon. Her honors, from the Arts et Lettres to the Legion of Honour, confirm a nation's gratitude. She passed in 2022, but I think her warmth on screen is exactly the kind of star quality that ages well rather than fading.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mylène Demongeot
- Name (Japanese)
- ミレーヌ・ドモンジョ
- Reading
- みれーぬ・どもんじょ
- Born
- September 29, 1935 – December 1, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / writer / activist / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 2017 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1994 Prix Reconnaissance des cinéphiles
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Fantômas trilogy | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 Mylène Demongeot born?
Born September 29, 1935.
When did Mylène Demongeot die?
Died December 1, 2022, aged 87.
Where was Mylène Demongeot from?
Mylène Demongeot was from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
What did Mylène Demongeot do?
Mylène Demongeot worked as film actor, writer, activist, actor.
How tall was Mylène Demongeot?
Mylène Demongeot was 171 cm.
What was Mylène Demongeot known for?
Notable works include Fantômas trilogy.
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