Nathalie Delon was an American actress known for her roles in Le Samouraï, They Call It an Accident, and The French Dispatch. She was born Francine Canovas in Oujda, Moroccan protectorate, on August 1, 1941, and passed away on January 21, 2021, in Paris, France due to cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Nathalie Delon was born to a family of Spanish descent, with her parents being Louis Canovas and Antonietta Rodriguez. She married Alain Delon in 1964 after meeting him in a Paris nightclub when she was just 21 years old. They had a daughter, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1969. Nathalie was also married to Guy Barthelemy earlier, from 1959 to 1963, with one child from that relationship as well.
Career
Nathalie Delon was a talented actress and writer, gaining recognition for her performance in several films. Some of her notable works include the iconic film Le Samouraï, which was released in 1967. Her career continued to flourish with various roles until her later appearances, including a part in The French Dispatch in 2021.
Death and Legacy
On January 21, 2021, Nathalie Delon passed away in Paris after a battle with cancer. Her contributions to cinema, especially her memorable roles in classic films, have left a lasting legacy. Nathalie is remembered not only for her filmography but also for her personal story intertwined with the famous actor Alain Delon.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Le Samouraï | 1967-10-25 | Jane Lagrange |
| Nuit de chien | 2009-01-07 | Risso |
| Bluebeard | 1972-09-01 | Erika |
| The Romantic Englishwoman | 1975-06-11 | Miranda |
| When Eight Bells Toll | 1971-03-09 | Charlotte |
| Occhi dalle stelle | 1978-02-21 | Monica Stiles |
| I gabbiani volano basso | 1978-11-01 | Isabelle Michereau |
| La Leçon particulière | 1968-12-20 | Frederique Dampierre |
| Un sussurro nel buio | 1976-08-12 | Camilla |
| Une femme fidèle | 1976-08-25 | Flora de Saint Gilles |
| L’histoire très bonne et très joyeuse de Colinot Trousse-Chemise | 1973-10-24 | Bertrade |
| Le Moine | 1972-11-02 | Mathilde |
| Hold-Up, instantánea de una corrupción | 1974-08-02 | Judy |
| Doucement les basses | 1971-08-30 | Rita |
| Absences répétées | 1972-11-01 | Sophie |
| Docteur Justice | 1975-12-17 | Karine |
| Gli ultimi angeli | 1978-05-05 | Elisabetta |
| Le Sorelle | 1969-09-08 | Diana |
| Ils appellent ça un accident | 1982-09-28 | Julie Fabre |
| Sex-shop | 1972-10-25 | Jacqueline |
| Der Mann im Schilf | 1978-10-30 | Loraine |
| Vous intéressez-vous à la chose? | 1975-04-17 | Lise |
| L’Armée des ombres | 1969-09-10 | Jean-François’ Friend (uncredited) |
| Le temps des vacances | 1979-01-24 | Martine |
| Profession: Aventuriers | 1973-05-24 | Marie Chapuis |
| La main | 1969-12-17 | Sylvie |
| Fire in the Water | 1977-01-01 | Girlfriend |
| Alain Delon, la beauté du diable et les femmes | 2017-01-01 | |
| Champs-Elysées | 1982-01-16 | Self |
| 30 millions d’amis | 1976-01-06 | Self |
| Dim Dam Dom | 1965-03-07 | Self |
| Madame le Juge | 1978-03-11 | Françoise Muller |
| Numéro un | 1975-04-05 | Self |