Suzanne Cloutier was a Canadian actress best known for her roles in “Othello,” “Juliette,” and “The Sinners.” Born on July 10, 1923, in Ottawa, Ontario, she made a significant impact in both film and theater throughout her career.
Personal and Family Life
Suzanne Cloutier grew up in a large family in a home surrounded by nature, having six siblings. She initially began her career as a model in New York before transitioning to acting. Cloutier was the second wife of renowned actor and director Peter Ustinov, with whom she had three children: Andrea, Igor, and Pavla. Although she had previously been married, she left her first husband soon after their wedding.
Career Highlights
Cloutier’s acting career took off when she was cast in the role of Marie Lambert in the film “The Sinners” (1949). She gained further recognition for her performance as Desdemona in Orson Welles’ adaptation of “Othello” (1951). Despite her success on screen, Suzanne chose to focus on her family, leading to a decline in her acting career after her marriage to Ustinov.
Death and Legacy
Suzanne Cloutier passed away on December 2, 2003, in Montreal, Quebec, due to liver cancer. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress whose early works were notable for their emotional depth. Although she stepped back from acting, her contributions to film and theater are still remembered today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Temptation | 1946-12-02 | Yvonne Dupont |
| Othello | 1951-11-28 | Desdemona |
| Doctor in the House | 1954-03-23 | Stella |
| Juliette ou La clef des songes | 1951-05-18 | Juliette |
| Derby Day | 1952-06-09 | Michele Jolivet |
| Souvenirs d’Othello | 1995-01-01 | Self |
| Au royaume des cieux | 1949-09-30 | Maria Lambert |
| Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles | 2014-12-12 | Self – Actress (archive footage) |
| La comtesse de Bâton Rouge | 1997-09-17 | Virginie Beaufort |
| Rosabella – La storia italiana di Orson Welles | 1993-09-08 | |
| C’t’a ton tour, Laura Cadieux | 1998-10-09 | Hôtesse du restaurant |