Juliette Gréco was a French actress and singer best known for her roles in The Sun Also Rises, Crack in the Mirror, and The Big Gamble. Born on February 7, 1927, in Montpellier, Hérault, France, she became a prominent figure in French cinema and music.
Personal and Family Life
Juliette Gréco came from a Corsican father and a mother who was involved in the French Resistance during World War II. She had three marriages, including Gérard Jouannest, Michel Piccoli, and Philippe Lemaire, with whom she had one daughter, Laurence. During her childhood, she was raised by her grandparents after her family faced struggles during the war.
Career Highlights
Juliette Gréco’s career took off in the late 1950s when she became a muse for existentialist artists and earned a place in several notable films. She was also known for her singing, captivating audiences with her unique style that blended music and performance. Gréco’s influence extended beyond her film roles, as she became a symbol of the artistic movement in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Death and Legacy
Juliette Gréco passed away on September 23, 2020, in Ramatuelle, Var, France, following a stroke. She left behind a rich legacy in both film and music, remembered as an icon of French culture and a significant figure in the existentialist movement. Her artistic contributions have inspired many artists and will be cherished for generations to come.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Orphée | 1950-09-29 | Aglaonice |
| The Sun Also Rises | 1957-08-23 | Georgette Aubin |
| Crack in the Mirror | 1960-05-19 | Eponine / Florence |
| The Big Gamble | 1961-07-25 | Marie |
| Lily aime-moi | 1975-04-30 | Flo |
| Belphégor | 1965-03-06 | Laurence Borel |
| Bonjour Tristesse | 1958-01-15 | Herself |
| Maléfices | 1962-03-14 | Myriam Heller |
| Juliette Gréco, l’insoumise | 2012-02-05 | Herself |
| Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-08-23 | Self – Singer |