Annie Girardot, a renowned French actress, was born on October 25, 1931, and passed away on February 28, 2011. Her illustrious career in the entertainment industry spanned over five decades, beginning in 1955 with her film debut in Treize à table.
Throughout her remarkable journey, Girardot garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious Prix Suzanne Bianchetti in 1956 and the César Award for Best Actress in 1977 for her captivating portrayal of the title character in Docteur Françoise Gailland. Additionally, she won the esteemed Volpi Cup (Best Actress) at the Venice Film Festival in 1965 for her outstanding performance in Trois chambres à Manhattan.
Girardot's impressive resume also includes her role as Head of the Jury at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival in 1992. Furthermore, she received the César Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2002 for her remarkable performance in The Piano Teacher, reuniting her with director Michael Haneke for the 2005 film Caché.
One of her most iconic roles was as Nadia, a beautiful prostitute, in Luchino Visconti's epic drama Rocco e i suoi fratelli (Rocco and His Brothers, 1960). Nadia's captivating beauty created a rift between Rocco and his brother Simone (Renato Salvatori),played out in a dramatic on-screen relationship. Interestingly, Girardot and Salvatori married in 1962, had a daughter named Giulia, and later separated but never divorced.
Girardot's remarkable life and career are a testament to her enduring talent and dedication to her craft.
