Jenny Hélia was an American actress known for her roles in L’aiglon, Toni, and Passion for Life. She was born on May 8, 1906, in Marseille, France, and passed away on March 24, 1992, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Born Eugénie Jérômine Ophélie Antoni, Jenny Hélia enjoyed a career in both acting and singing. She gained recognition for her performances in operettas and made recordings with the famous singer Alibert. Not much is known about her family background or personal life.
Career
Jenny Hélia appeared in several notable films during her career. She had prominent roles in movies like La Bête humaine and La Règle du jeu, showcasing her talent on screen. Her contributions to the film industry were significant, especially in French cinema of the early to mid-20th century.
Death and Legacy
Jenny Hélia died on March 24, 1992, in Marseille, France. Her legacy lives on through her performances, which are still remembered by fans of classic French cinema. She is appreciated for her contribution to film and music during her lifetime.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La Bête humaine | 1938-12-23 | Philomène |
| Toni | 1935-02-22 | Marie |
| La Règle du jeu | 1939-07-09 | La servante (uncredited) |
| Le gardian | 1946-05-15 | Rose |
| Tartarin de Tarascon | 1934-11-10 | Baïa |
| Ce sacré grand-père | 1968-06-07 | Jeanne |
| Les racines du mal | 1967-11-21 | |
| La Marseillaise | 1938-02-10 | Louise Vauclair, l’interpellatrice |
| Le Cas du docteur Laurent | 1957-04-03 | Une villageoise |
| L’École buissonnière | 1949-04-08 | Mme Honoré |
| L’aiglon | 1931-08-28 | L’impératrice Marie-Louise |
| Un de la Canebière | 1938-09-22 | |
| Firmin, le muet de Saint-Pataclet | 1938-07-28 | |
| Bouquet de joie | 1951-10-25 | |
| La Belle que voilà | 1950-04-21 | Madame Lorenzei (uncredited) |
| Le Bagnard | 1951-03-07 | The laughing woman |
| Le Garçon sauvage | 1951-09-26 | (uncredited) |
| La Table-aux-Crevés | 1951-10-10 | La Cornette |
| Manon des sources | 1952-12-16 | Aricie, femme de Cabridan |
| Le Boulanger de Valorgue | 1953-02-27 | Prudence |
| Ugolin | 1953-01-16 | Aricie, femme de Cabridan |
| Le club des 400 coups | 1953-07-22 | |
| Honoré de Marseille | 1956-12-12 | |
| Le printemps, l’automne et l’amour | 1955-04-12 | |
| Le naïf aux 40 enfants | 1957-12-20 | |
| Le roi du village | 1963-06-22 |