Claude Godard was an American actor best known for her roles in films like “La Femme et le Pantin,” “Hospital de urgencia,” and “La Môme Pigalle.” Born on June 21, 1931, in Casteljaloux, France, she pursued a career in acting and music before transitioning to film.
Personal and Family Life
Claude Godard was born in Gascony and completed her education at a high school in Bordeaux, graduating at seventeen. She later attended the Conservatoire de Bordeaux for music and drama, where she flourished and began her stage career. Claude was married to Jacques Deval from January 31, 1963, until his death on December 19, 1972, and they had one child together.
Career Highlights
Godard’s journey in acting began unexpectedly when she filled in for an actress in a theatrical play, which led to her rising career. After winning a beauty title that allowed her to represent Gascony at the Miss France contest, she moved to the United States in 1952 to pursue acting. Claude appeared in several productions, including stage works and the TV show “Bachelors’ Paradise,” before returning to France to begin her film career.
Death and Legacy
Claude Godard passed away on August 19, 1981, in Caen, France. Despite her relatively short film career, her early contributions to theater and her role in the beauty pageant circuit left a lasting impact. Godard is remembered for her talent and beauty during a transformative era in cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital de urgencia | 1956-10-01 | Aurelia |
| Crime au Concert Mayol | 1954-07-18 | Mado |
| Boulevard du crime | 1955-07-27 | |
| Le colonel est de la revue | 1957-03-01 | |
| La Môme Pigalle | 1955-11-29 | Sonia, une artiste de la revue |
| La Femme et le Pantin | 1958-12-19 | Mercedès |
| Énigme aux Folies-Bergère | 1959-09-22 | |
| Zaza | 1956-10-03 | Orianne |
| L’amour descend du ciel | 1957-04-03 | |
| Élisa | 1957-03-08 | Lina |
| Méfiez-vous fillettes | 1957-07-04 |