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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.
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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
- Origin
- Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / writer / activist / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
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
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Fantômas trilogy |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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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?
Mylène Demongeot was born on September 29, 1935.
When did Mylène Demongeot die?
Mylène Demongeot died on 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 tall.
What was Mylène Demongeot known for?
Mylène Demongeot's notable works include Fantômas trilogy.
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