Suzy Delair was an American actress best known for her roles in Jenny Lamour, Atoll K, and Gervaise. With a career that spanned several decades, she left a significant mark on the French film industry.
Personal and Family Life
Suzy Delair was born on December 31, 1917, in Paris, France. She grew up in Montmartre as the daughter of a father who upholstered luxury car interiors and a mother who was a seamstress. Before her film career, Suzy was successful in operettas.
Career Highlights
Delair became famous through her collaborations with French director Henri-Georges Clouzot, who was also her partner for 12 years. She played memorable roles, including that of Mila Malou in The Murderer Lives at Number 21 and Jenny Lamour in Jenny Lamour. Although Suzy’s filmography had many ups and downs, her performances in significant films like Rocco and His Brothers remain notable.
Death and Legacy
Suzy Delair passed away on March 15, 2020, in Paris, France. Her contributions to cinema, especially her iconic roles, have left a lasting impact on French film heritage, making her a beloved figure among generations of movie lovers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob | 1973-10-17 | Germaine Pivert |
| Paris brûle-t-il? | 1966-10-26 | Une Parisienne (uncredited) |
| Copie conforme | 1947-07-09 | Coraline |
| Pattes blanches | 1949-04-13 | Odette Kerouan |
| Quai des Orfèvres | 1947-10-04 | Jenny Lamour |
| Atoll K | 1951-10-17 | Chérie Lamour |
| Gervaise | 1956-09-05 | Virginie Poisson, une rivale de Gervaise |
| L’assassin habite au… 21 | 1942-08-07 | Mila Malou |
| Du mouron pour les petits oiseaux | 1963-02-15 | Antoinette |
| Souvenirs perdus | 1950-11-11 | Suzy Henebey |
| Lady Paname | 1950-05-26 | Raymonde Bosset dite: Caprice |
| Le Couturier de ces dames | 1956-04-13 | Adrienne Vignard |
| Le Dernier des six | 1941-09-16 | Mila Malou |
| Par la fenêtre | 1948-01-22 | Yvette |
| Botta e risposta | 1950-02-18 | La Chanteuse |
| Rocco e i suoi fratelli | 1960-10-07 | Luisa |
| Le Fil à la patte | 1954-12-06 | Lucette Gauthier |
| L’Or et la paille | 1974-08-06 | Cora Fontaine |
| Les Régates de San Francisco | 1960-04-20 | Lucilla, Lidia’s mother |
| Défense d’aimer | 1942-10-30 | Totte – Une manucure |
| Un caprice de la Pompadour | 1931-05-08 | |
| Violettes impériales | 1932-12-16 | |
| Touchons du bois | 1933-03-31 | |
| L’Or dans la rue | 1934-12-28 | Madeleine, Gaby’s friend |
| Les Sœurs Hortensia | 1935-12-26 | |
| Prends la route | 1937-02-05 | |
| Trois… six… neuf | 1937-01-29 | |
| La Vie de bohème | 1945-10-17 | Phémie |
| Oublie-moi, Mandoline | 1976-03-03 | |
| Le Mythomane | 1981-01-23 | Tante Victoire |
| Champs-Elysées | 1982-01-16 | Self |
| L’Âge vermeil | 1984-12-23 | Betty de la Saussnaie |
| Das Haus nebenan – Chronik einer französischen Stadt im Kriege | 1969-09-18 | Self (archive footage) |