Marie Bell
Known for Acting · 39 credits
- Born
- 1900-12-23
- Died
- 1985-08-14
- Place of birth
- Bordeaux, Gironde, France
- Also known as
- Marie-Jeanne Bellon-Downey
Biography
Marie Bell (23 December 1900 – 14 August 1985), born Marie-Jeanne Bellon-Downey, was a French tragedian, comic actor and stage director. She was the director of the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris from 1962 onwards, and this theatre now bears her name.
Marie Bell was born on 23 December 1900 in Bègles near Bordeaux (France). With her Irish father, she spent her childhood between Bordeaux and England.
Bell was a classical actress. She also appeared in avant-garde theatre, Jean Genet in particular.
Her interpretation of the role of Phèdre is highly noted : "Voir Marie Bell dans Phèdre est une chance unique pour quiconque veut savoir ce qu'est le génie français." André Malraux
During the German Occupation of France (1940–1944), she participated in the French resistance as one of nine directors of the Front national du théâtre. She was awarded the decoration of the Légion d'honneur by President Charles de Gaulle.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (37)
The Leopard
1963
as (uncredited)
Luck
1931
as Tania Balieff
The Tomboy
1936
as Monique Lerbier, la garçonne
Madame Récamier
1928
as Juliette Récamier
Sandra
1965
as Corinna Gilardini
Vie privée
1942
as Florence
The Joker
1930
Temptation
1936
The Phantom Wagon
1939
as sœur Maria
La nuit est à nous
1930
as Bettine Barsac
Phèdre
1968
as Phèdre
Cocoanut
1939
as Caroline
Fedora
1934
as Fédora
Hotel Paradiso
1966
as La Grande Antoinette
Those of the Sky
1941
as Hélène
The crazy adventure
1931
as Nelly Irwin
La valse de l'adieu
1928
Quand minuit sonnera
1936
as Mattia
Life Dances On
1937
as Christine Surgère
Poliche
1934
How to Make a French Dish
1964
as Elderly Marie-Paule
Les Demi-Vierges
1936
as Maud de Rouvre
Caprice de princesse
1933
as Isabelle
Fiordalisi d'oro
1936
as Anna Maria di Beaulieu
Closed Shutters
1973
as Aurore
Legions of Honor
1938
as Simone Dabrau
Figaro
1929
as Suzanne
Sous la Terreur
1936
Pantins d'amour
1937
as Renée Morhange
Le Roman d'un jeune homme pauvre
1935
as Marguerite
The Great Game
1934
as Florence / Irma
Colonel Chabert
1943
as Countess Rosine Ferraud
The Man with the Hispano
1933
as Stéphane Oswill
Blanchette
1937
as Blanchette Rousset
The Man Who Killed
1931
La Glu
1938
as Fernande dite La Glu
Paris
1924
About Marie Bell
Marie Bell (23 December 1900 – 14 August 1985), born Marie-Jeanne Bellon-Downey, was a French tragedian, comic actor and stage director. She was the director of the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris from 1962 onwards, and this theatre now bears her name. Marie Bell was born on 23 December 1900 in Bègles near Bordeaux (France). With her Irish father, she spent her childhood between Bordeaux and England. Bell was a classical actress. She also appeared in avant-garde theatre, Jean Genet in particular. Her interpretation of the role of Phèdre is highly… With 39 credits spanning from 1924 to 1973, Marie Bell has appeared in 37 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Marie Bell Movies
- The Leopard (1963) — as (uncredited)
- Luck (1931) — as Tania Balieff
- The Tomboy (1936) — as Monique Lerbier, la garçonne
- Madame Récamier (1928) — as Juliette Récamier
- Sandra (1965) — as Corinna Gilardini
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