Emmanuelle Riva (1927–2017) |
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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 ...
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Born:in Cheniménil, Vosges, FranceDied:(age 89) in Paris, France |
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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
1983
The Heiress
(segment "Flüchtige Umarmungen")
1957
Énigmes de l'histoire
(TV Series)
Sophie Charlotte
Sophie Charlotte
- Le chevalier d'Éon
(1957)
... Sophie Charlotte
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Self (25 credits)
Self (25 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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Other Works:
Collection of Poems: "Juste derrière le sifflet des trains". Paris: Librairie Saint-Germain-des-Prés. ISBN 2-243-00380-5 See more »Alternate Names:
Emmanuele RivaHeight:
5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on being offered the leading role in the Marguerite Duras play "Savannah Bay" after the success of Amour (2012)] It was the peak of the miracle. I thought I didn't want to do theatre any more, because when you're old it's as perilous as walking a tightrope. You have to be physically fit. You have to have a good memory. But I couldn't say no. See more »Trivia:
When she visited New York for the first time in her life in January 2012, she asked Sony executives if someone could bring her to see the Statue of Liberty. See more »Trademark:
Heroines whose inner process is followed thoroughly during a movie, often through their own voice-over See more »Star Sign:
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