Yvette Chauviré

Yvette Chauviré was an American actress best known for her roles in La Mort du Cygne, Péchés de jeunesse, and Carosello napoletano. Born on April 22, 1917, in Paris, France, she had a remarkable career that spanned several decades.

Personal and Family Life

Yvette Chauviré was married to Constantin Nepo until his death in 1976. They had a son named Constantin Andrieu. She began her ballet studies with Carlotta Zambelli and joined the Paris Opera Ballet school at the age of 13.

Death and Legacy

Yvette Chauviré passed away on October 19, 2016, in her hometown of Paris, France. Her contributions to ballet and film left a lasting impact on the arts, and she will be remembered as a talented prima ballerina and actress.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
La Mort du Cygne 1937-11-25 Mademoiselle Beaupré
Péchés de jeunesse 1941-11-16 Gabrielle
Carosello napoletano 1954-10-14 donna Margherita
Le Grand Échiquier 1972-01-12 Self