Nadine Alari was a French actress best known for her roles in “Jericho,” “Le père tranquille,” and “Compartiment tueurs.” Born on February 23, 1927, in Paris, she had a long and diverse career in film, television, and theater.
Personal and Family Life
Nadine Alari, born Bernadette Nicole Frédérique Bovarie, was the daughter of songwriter Suzanne Verger. This connection allowed her to meet various artists early in her life. Alari began her acting training with René Simon and made her debut performing in a cabaret revue. Throughout her life, she maintained strong connections within artistic circles.
Career
Alari’s career took off when she appeared in “Jericho,” a significant film about the French Resistance. She continued to act in numerous films until 1952 but switched her focus to theater. In addition to acting in films, she was an accomplished dubber, providing voices for many famous actresses, including Kim Novak and Joan Collins, and was involved in about seventy television productions over her lifetime.
Death and Legacy
Nadine Alari passed away on November 24, 2016, in Paris, France. Her contributions to film, television, and theater have left a lasting impact, highlighting her talent and versatility. She is remembered not only for her performances but also for her influence on French cinema and culture.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Compartiment tueurs | 1965-11-17 | Mme Grazzi |
| Les Risques du métier | 1967-12-21 | Mme Arnaud |
| Un grand patron | 1951-11-28 | Yvette |
| Pars vite et reviens tard | 2007-01-24 | Clémentine |
| Le père tranquille | 1946-04-30 | Monique Martin, fille d’Édouard |
| Le fauve est lâché | 1959-01-21 | Pierrette Lamiani |
| Jéricho | 1946-03-13 | Alice Noblet |
| Lagardère | 1968-04-04 | Blanche de Caylus |
| Le Canard à l’orange | 1993-07-17 | Liz Preston |
| La Sentinelle | 1992-05-20 | Mme. Barillet |
| Amour | 1970-08-06 | Constance Vernon |
| Les Amants du pont Saint-Jean | 1947-12-23 | Augusta Boiron |
| Flics de Choc | 1983-07-13 | Véronique Duvilliers |
| Il suffit d’aimer | 1961-01-01 | Mère Marie-Thérèse |
| La Garçonne | 1988-09-21 | Nadine |
| Le Joueur | 1958-10-26 | Blanche de Cominges |
| Double assassinat dans la Rue Morgue | 1973-06-02 | Mme de l’Espanaye |
| Christian | 1989-12-26 | Françoise |
| Les Idées fausses | 1985-11-07 | Society woman |
| Le temps du ghetto | 1961-11-22 | Narrator / Voice |
| La Vie de Berlioz | 1983-11-11 | Madame Berlioz |
| La Plus Belle Fille du monde | 1951-10-31 | Marie Charmy |