Madeleine Ozeray was an American actress best known for her roles in Liliom, La guerre des valses, and Le père Chopin. Born on September 13, 1908, in Bouillon-sur-Semois, Belgium, she made a significant impact in the film industry until her death on March 29, 1989, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Madeleine was born to Marie Deymann and Camille Ozeray, who was a lawyer and a member of Luxembourg’s Provincial Council. Her upbringing in a politically engaged family may have influenced her career in the arts. During the 1930s, she performed in French stage productions, including The Constant Nymph, where she played the role of Tessa, a character later associated with Joan Fontaine.
Death and Legacy
Madeleine Ozeray passed away on March 29, 1989, in Paris, France. She left behind a rich legacy in French cinema, remembered for her performances in both film and theater. Her contributions to the arts continue to inspire new generations of actors and actresses.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Le vieux fusil | 1975-08-22 | Mme Dandieu, la mère de Julien |
| Liliom | 1934-05-15 | Julie Boulard |
| Crime et Châtiment | 1935-05-17 | Sonia |
| La Fin du jour | 1939-03-24 | Jeannette, la petite bonne du café |
| La Dame de chez Maxim’s | 1933-04-01 | Clémentine |
| La Dame de pique | 1937-07-01 | Lisa |
| Dans les Rues | 1933-07-26 | Rosalie – la fille du père Schlamp |
| Tout spliques étaient les Borogoves | 1970-09-06 | Mlle Jeandubon |
| Le Coupable | 1937-01-21 | Thérèse Forgeat |
| Chère inconnue | 1980-04-09 | Madame Thomas |
| Les Mystères de Paris | 1935-10-13 | Fleur-de-Marie |
| Le père Chopin | 1945-04-19 | Madeleine Dupont |
| Knock, ou le triomphe de la médecine | 1933-11-03 | Mariette |
| Une jeune fille et un million | 1932-10-07 | |
| La Guerre des valses | 1933-12-15 | Queen Victoria |
| Fantasia Lusitana | 2010-04-22 | Self (archive footage) |
| La Race des “seigneurs” | 1974-04-10 | Mrs. Dandieu |
| Casanova | 1934-04-13 | |
| Ramuntcho | 1938-02-24 | Gracieuse |
| Le secret des Woronzeff | 1935-02-01 | |
| La Maison dans la dune | 1934-08-03 | |
| Sous la griffe | 1935-11-15 | |
| Un amour de jeunesse | 1977-07-02 | Marquise de Clérambault |
| Les anges | 1973-08-23 | |
| Le Manège de Port-Barcarès | 1972-03-27 | Mme Fontan |
| Joséphine, ou la comédie des ambitions | 1979-12-19 | Mme de Kreny |