Yvette Mimieux was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Time Machine, Where the Boys Are, and Light in the Piazza. She was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1960s and 70s.
Personal and Family Life
Yvette Carmen Mimieux was born on January 8, 1942, in Hollywood, California. Her father, Rene Albert Mimieux, was of French and German descent, and her mother, Maria Del Carmen Montemayor, was from Mexico. She had two siblings, Edouard and Gloria. Yvette was married three times, with her last marriage to Howard Ruby until her death in 2022.
Career Highlights
Yvette began her career in acting after being noticed by director Vincente Minnelli. Her first notable role was in Platinum High School, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She gained fame for her part as Weena in The Time Machine, a film that became a significant box office success. Mimieux later expanded her career into TV movies and eventually left acting in 1992 to pursue business ventures in real estate.
Death and Legacy
Yvette Mimieux passed away on January 17, 2022, in Bel Air, Los Angeles, due to natural causes. Throughout her career, she was cherished as a talented actress and also recognized for her work beyond acting as an anthropologist and businesswoman. Her performances and contributions to film are fondly remembered by her fans and peers alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Time Machine | 1960-05-25 | Weena |
| Jackson County Jail | 1976-03-31 | Dinah Hunter |
| Obsessive Love | 1984-10-02 | Linda Foster |
| Dark of the Sun | 1968-02-08 | Claire |
| The Black Hole | 1979-12-18 | Dr. Kate McCrae |
| Where the Boys Are | 1960-12-28 | Melanie Tolman |
| Light in the Piazza | 1962-02-07 | Clara Johnson Naccarelli |
| The Neptune Factor | 1973-08-03 | Dr. Leah Jansen |
| Diamond Head | 1962-12-27 | Sloane Howland |
| Platinum High School | 1960-05-13 | Lorinda Nibley |