Héléna Bossis was an American actress who is best known for Jacquou le croquant, Le destin exécrable de Guillemette Babin, and La louve. She was born on February 23, 1919, in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco, and passed away on August 15, 2008, in Hyères, Var, France.
Personal and Family Life
Héléna Bossis was born Henriette Berthe Blanche Berriau, and she was the daughter of actress Simone Berriau. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she took over as the director of Théatre Antoine and co-directed it with her husband, Daniel Darès. After her death, Daniel continued to manage the theater.
Death and Legacy
Héléna Bossis died on August 15, 2008, in Hyères, France. Her contributions to theatre and film remain significant, and she is remembered for her roles in classic French cinema. Her legacy includes her directorship at Théatre Antoine, where she shaped the careers of many actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Le diable souffle | 1947-09-23 | Louvaine |
| Le Destin exécrable de Guillemette Babin | 1948-10-14 | Guillemette Babin |
| La louve | 1949-07-13 | Marie |
| La Chair et le Diable | 1954-06-18 | Mme. Martin |
| Tango | 1970-07-07 | Éléonore |
| Jacquou le Croquant | 1969-10-04 | La Mathive |