Suzanne Flon

Suzanne Flon (28 January 1918 – 15 June 2005) was a renowned French stage, film, and television actress. Her illustrious career led to her earning the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her exemplary performance in the 1961 film 'Thou Shalt Not Kill'. In recognition for her onscreen brilliance, Flon was honored with two César Awards and two Molière Awards, further cementing her status as an essential figure in French acting industries. Before her acting career, she worked as an English translator at the Paris department store Au Printemps and later as a personal secretary to the iconic Édith Piaf, which undoubtedly molded her multilingual skillset and nuanced understanding of personas. She was defined as 'the most extraordinary woman ever known' by the legendary film director John Huston, who was the love of her life, making her an interesting figure both on and off the stage and screen. Despite her numerous stage credits and her dedicated work in plays by Jean Anouilh, André Roussin, and Loleh Bellon, Flon never got married. Director Danièle Thompson dedicated 'Avenue Montaigne' to Flon, marking her last film appearance and demonstrating her significant impact on the international film industry.