Françoise Prévost

Françoise Prévost

Known For

Spirits of the Dead

Biography

Françoise Prévost (13 January 1930 – 30 November 1997) was a French actress, journalist and author. She was the daughter of writer Marcelle Auclair. She appeared in more than 70 films between 1949 and 1985.

Prévost was born and died in Paris, France. She made her film debut at 18, in Jean de la Lune. After several minor roles she emerged with the Nouvelle Vague, with roles of weight in films by Pierre Kast, Jean-Gabriel Albicocco and Jacques Rivette. Starting from 1960s she was also pretty active in the Italian cinema, starring in leading roles in dramas, comedies and genre films. In 1975 Prévost gained critical appreciation and commercial success as an author, with an autobiographical book about her struggle against an incurable disease, Ma vie en plus.

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Movies Featuring Françoise Prévost

The Pink Telephone

The Pink Telephone (1975)

as Françoise Castejac, épouse de Benoît
When Love Is Lust

When Love Is Lust (1973)

as Giulia Sanfelice
The Beasts

The Beasts (1971)

as Clara Borsetti
Mont-Dragon

Mont-Dragon (1970)

as La comtesse Germaine de Boismenil
Rabbit in the Pit

Rabbit in the Pit (1969)

as Francine Pouliard
A Woman on Fire

A Woman on Fire (1969)

as Clara Frisotti
Spirits of the Dead

Spirits of the Dead (1968)

as Friend of Countess (segment "Metzengerstein")
Sign of the Lion

Sign of the Lion (1962)

as Hélène (uncredited)
The Game of Truth

The Game of Truth (1961)

as Guylaine de Fleury
Over the Wall

Over the Wall (1961)

as Lucienne, mother
Playtime

Playtime (1961)

as Anne de Limeuil
Payroll

Payroll (1961)

as Katie Pearson
Leathernose

Leathernose (1952)

as A young guest