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Andréa Ferréol
Andréa Ferréol (born Andrée Louise Ferréol on 6 January 1947 in Aix‑en‑Provence) is a celebrated French actress whose career spans over five decades, marked by daring role choices and a reputation for artistic integrity. From her early days she demonstrated a passion for performance, studying drama before making her first professional appearance in the late 1960s, and she quickly attracted the attention of avant‑garde directors seeking bold talent. Her breakthrough came in 1973 when she was cast by Marco Ferreri in the controversial film La Grande Bouffe, a work that ignited scandal at the Cannes Film Festival and cemented her status as a provocateur willing to explore the limits of cinematic expression. The film’s explicit depiction of excess and its critique of bourgeois values sparked intense debate, and Ferréol’s fearless performance earned both notoriety and critical acclaim, opening doors to a diverse array of roles in both mainstream and art‑house productions. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s she collaborated with renowned directors such as Claude Chabrol, Jacques Deray, and Alain Resnais, showcasing a versatility that allowed her to inhabit everything from tragic heroines to sharp‑witted comedic figures. In addition to her film work, Ferréol has maintained a strong presence on the French stage, appearing in classic revivals and contemporary pieces, where her commanding presence and nuanced vocal delivery have been praised by reviewers. Recognized for her contributions to French culture, she was appointed an officer of the Ordre national du Mérite in 2009, reflecting her impact beyond the screen. Beyond acting, Ferréol has engaged in advocacy for the arts, supporting theater education programs and serving as a mentor to emerging talent. Her enduring career, marked by an unwavering commitment to artistic risk‑taking and an elegant blend of intensity and humanity, continues to inspire audiences and fellow performers alike.
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Given Name: Andrée Louise Ferréol
Born: Aix-en-Provence, France
Citizenship: French
Birthday: January 6, 1947
Occupations: Actress
Years Active: 1967-present
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Movies Featuring Andréa Ferréol
The Tin Drum
Bud’s Best - Die Welt des Bud Spencer
The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s ‘Despair’ Revisited
Marco Ferreri: Dangerous But Necessary
Saint Amour
Emma Peeters
Knock
Just a Gigolo
The Royal Exchange
La Boîte
Brides
Madame Edouard
Désiré Landru
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, 1977
Marco Ferreri: The Director Who Came from the Future
The Phantom of the Opera
The Persian Lamb Coat
Is There a Frenchman in the House?
The Girl from Trieste
Wings of Fame
The Red Shade
The Judge
Cuore
If the Shoe Fits
Three Brothers
Le Crime d’amour
The Prize of Peril
Aldo et Junior
A Zed & Two Noughts
Widow’s Walk
Taste of Life
Street of No Return
Omar Sharif: Citizen of the World
The Night of Varennes
The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal
Control
The Sleazy Uncle
Night of the Fox
The Fighter
Louisiana
Dangerous Payback
Our Tiny Little Wedding
Lovers and Liars
Casanova & Co.
Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen
Cookies
Mysteries
La Grande Bouffe
The Infernal Trio
On the Edge of the Horizon
Marie, the Doll
One 4 All
Submission
Lover Boy
Ligabue
Serious as Pleasure
Soldier of Fortune
The Pariah
Ça se soigne ?
Incorrigible
Off Season
Le Passe-muraille
Little Godard
One Hundred and One Nights
Iris Blond
Despair
I Don’t Just Want You to Love Me
The Pianist’s Choice
Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar
What’s Up Next, Nino?
Career Timeline
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2017
Marco Ferreri: Dangerous But Necessary
Self
Knock
Mme Rémy
The Royal Exchange
Princess Palatine
1982
Is There a Frenchman in the House?
Georgette Réglisson
The Girl from Trieste
Stefanutti
Le Crime d’amour
Cameo appearance (uncredited)
The Night of Varennes
Madame Adélaïde Gagnon
1978
Mysteries
Kamma
Lover Boy
Suzanne Chaput, la mère de Julien
Little Godard
Despair
Lydia Hermann
1976
Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen
Edvige
Marie, the Doll
Ida Courtin
Submission
Juliette
Soldier of Fortune
Leonora
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