Claudine Auger

Claudine Auger was a French actress best known for her role as Domino in Thunderball (1965), as well as her performances in various Italian and French films. She was also a first runner-up in the Miss France pageant in 1958.

Personal and Family Life

Claudine Auger was born on April 26, 1941, in Paris, France. She had two marriages; her first was to Pierre Gaspard-Huit from 1959 until their divorce in 1969, and her second was to Peter Brent from 1984 until his passing in 2008. She had one daughter, Jessica Claudine Brent, born when Auger was 49 years old.

Career Highlights

Auger received her acting training at the Paris Drama Conservatory and gained fame for her role in 1965’s Thunderball. She was notable for being the first French actress to play a leading Bond girl. Throughout her career, she performed in numerous movies across different languages, including Italian, French, and Spanish films.

Death and Legacy

Claudine Auger passed away on December 18, 2019, in Paris after battling an illness. Despite her passing, her legacy endures as she is remembered for her influential role in the Bond franchise and her contributions to international cinema.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Thunderball 1965-12-11 Dominique ‘Domino’ Derval
Le dolci signore 1967-09-21 Esmerelda
Triple Cross 1966-12-09 Paulette
Ecologia del delitto 1971-09-08 Renata Donati
L’Associé 1979-08-22 Agnès Pardot
Flic Story 1975-10-01 Catherine
La tarantola dal ventre nero 1971-08-12 Laura
Les Exploits d’un jeune Don Juan 1986-11-04 La mère
The Bermuda Triangle 1978-02-10 Sybil
La bocca 1991-03-22 Countess Veronica Rospigliosi
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche 1975-01-12 Self