Rachel Bérendt was an American actress best known for Diary of a Country Priest, Les mystères de Paris, and The Darling of Paris.
Personal and Family Life
Born Maria Monique Arkell on May 4, 1893, in Paris, France, Rachel Bérendt had a notable marriage to actor Pierre Fresnay from May 7, 1918, until their divorce on June 19, 1928. Not much is publicly known about her early life or family background.
Career
Bérendt built a successful acting career in both film and television. She appeared in significant works such as Diary of a Country Priest in 1951, where she played the role of Countess, and had other notable performances in the 1941 film Una vez en la vida as Madame Rachelle and Paris-béguin in 1931.
Death and Legacy
Rachel Bérendt passed away on January 19, 1957, in Paris, France. Her contributions to cinema, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, are still recognized by fans and historians of film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Journal d’un curé de campagne | 1951-02-07 | Countess |
| Una vez en la vida | 1941-07-30 | Madame Rachelle |
| Paris-béguin | 1931-10-09 |