|
Emmanuelle Riva (1927–2017)
An only child, Emmanuelle was born Paulette Germaine Riva in Cheniménil, but eventually grew up in Remiremont. Her mother, Jeanne Fernande Nourdin, was a seamstress. Her father, René Alfred "Alfredo" Riva, was a sign writer. Her paternal grandfather was Italian. She dreamed of becoming an actress since she was six, so that the entire world would ...
See full bio »
Born:in Cheniménil, Vosges, FranceDied:(age 89) in Paris, France |
Check out IMDb's Streaming Guide to see what's new on Netflix, find out if your favorite streaming show has been renewed or canceled, and more.
Editorial Lists
Related lists from IMDb editors
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Show 
Actress (87 credits)
Actress (87 credits)
2005
Venus and Apollo
(TV Series)
Mme Galinet
Mme Galinet
- Soin renaissance
(2005)
... Mme Galinet
- Soin thanatos
(2005)
... Mme Galinet
- Soin secret
(2005)
... Mme Galinet
1989
Les dossiers de l'écran
(TV Series)
Jeanne d'Albert
Jeanne d'Albert
- Catherine de Médicis
(1989)
... Jeanne d'Albert
1983
Emmenez-moi au théâtre
(TV Series)
Geneviève De Presles
Geneviève De Presles
- L'exil
(1983)
... Geneviève De Presles
1957
Énigmes de l'histoire
(TV Series)
Sophie Charlotte
Sophie Charlotte
- Le chevalier d'Éon
(1957)
... Sophie Charlotte
Show
Self (19 credits)
Self (19 credits)
Show
Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
Edit
Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
[making a comparison between Michael Haneke and Krzysztof Kieslowski] I think Haneke is more happy, more smiley. Kieslowski did not strike me as a very happy man. See more »Trivia:
She gives her name to a square (located near her family's farm) in her native town of Cheniménil. She originally declined the honor, stating (in September 2016) that she found it pretentious, but later changed her mind as she said to feel an always stronger emotional connection to her native Vosges. See more »Trademark:
Naturalistic acting style See more »Star Sign:
PiscesContribute to This Page
Explore popular action and adventure titles available to stream with Prime Video.