Hélène Duc was a French actress known for her roles in “Les Rois Maudits,” “Fantômas,” and “Au théâtre ce soir.” Born on March 22, 1917, in Bergerac, Dordogne, France, she gained recognition in French cinema and television before her passing on November 23, 2014, in Paris.
Personal and Family Life
Hélène Duc was born Marcelle Geneviève Hélène Duc and was married to René Catroux. She was a professor of French in her hometown and was notable for teaching actress Juliette Gréco. During World War II, she became a member of the French Resistance and helped save Jewish lives, which earned her the title of Righteous Among the Nations in 2005.
Death and Legacy
Hélène Duc passed away on November 23, 2014, in Paris, France. Her contributions to film and her role in the French Resistance left a lasting legacy. In 2009, she was honored as a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur, and she was later promoted to Officier in 2011 for her remarkable life and service.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tanguy | 2001-11-21 | Grand-Mère |
| La Chasse à l’homme | 1964-09-18 | Madame Armande |
| Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe | 1959-11-11 | Isabelle, la secrétaire du biologiste |
| Les Rois maudits | 1972-12-21 | Mahaut d’Artois, comtesse, tante de Robert |
| Les Rois maudits | 2005-11-07 | Mme de Bouville |
| Au théâtre ce soir | 1966-07-21 | Mme Decluze |
| Claudine | 1978-04-12 | Tante Coeur |