Photo: Hans Peters for Anefo / CC0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Sylvia Kristel will forever be tied to Emmanuelle, but reducing her to that single role feels unfair to me. She made over fifty films, directed, and ultimately wrote her own autobiography, which tells me she was always reaching to be the author of her story rather than just its image. Being an icon at twenty-two can trap a person for life, and I admire anyone who keeps creating under that weight. Her death at sixty came too soon. I respect her not as a symbol but as a working artist who carried an enormous cultural shadow with real grace.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sylvia Kristel
- Name (Japanese)
- シルビア・クリステル
- Reading
- しるびあ・くりすてる
- Born
- September 28, 1952 – October 17, 2012
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Utrecht, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor / film director / autobiographer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Emmanuelle | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sylvia Kristel born?
September 28, 1952 – October 17, 2012.
Where is Sylvia Kristel from?
Sylvia Kristel is from Utrecht, Netherlands.
What does Sylvia Kristel do?
Sylvia Kristel works as actor, singer, film actor, film director, autobiographer.
What is Sylvia Kristel known for?
Notable works include Emmanuelle.
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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.