Elisabeth Alain was an American actress best known for her roles in Les cent livres des hommes, L’idiot, and Un mois à la campagne. Born on December 17, 1938, in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of renowned stage director André Barsacq and passed away on June 26, 1974, in Brindisi, Puglia, Italy.
Personal and Family Life
Elisabeth was the daughter of acclaimed theater director André Barsacq. She honed her acting skills at the Dramatic Arts Centre of Rue Blanche and the Paris Conservatoire (CNSAD), where she studied under famous instructors like Jean Debucourt and Fernand Ledoux. Throughout her career, she worked alongside many celebrated figures, including Dominique Rolin and Jean Anouilh.
Career
Elisabeth Alain had a strong presence in both film and television, featuring in various productions throughout her career. All her performances on stage were directed by her father, and she won a prestigious award at CNSAD, sharing the honor with fellow actress Geneviève Casile. Her notable works include Les cinq dernières minutes and several adaptations of classic literature.
Death and Legacy
Elisabeth Alain passed away on June 26, 1974, in Brindisi, Italy. Her contributions to theatre and film have left a lasting impact, and she is remembered for her talent and dedication to her craft. Despite her untimely death, her legacy continues through her work and the influence she had on her peers.
Filmography
| Title | Type | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les cinq dernières minutes | TV Series | Stéphanie | 1975 |
| Les flocons rouges | TV Movie | Anne (as Elisabeth Allain) | 1974 |
| Messieurs les jurés | TV Series | Michèle Fallerans (as Elisabeth Allain) | 1974 |
| Les cent livres des hommes | TV Series | La mère de Gorki (as Elisabeth Allain) | 1972 |
| Le 16 à Kerbriant | TV Series | Anne Lacassagne | 1972 |
| Le tribunal de l’impossible | TV Series | (as Elisabeth Allain) | 1969 |
| L’idiot | TV Movie | Aglaïa (as Élisabeth Alain) | 1968 |
| Le roi cerf | TV Movie | Ange | 1967 |
| Un mois à la campagne | TV Movie | Vera | 1966 |
| Le théâtre de la jeunesse | TV Series | Geneviève Natacha (as Elisabeth Allain) | 1963–1966 |