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Yvonne Furneaux

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

May 11, 1926

Died

July 5, 2024 (age 98)

Place of Birth

Roubaix, France

Also Known As

Yvonne Fourneaux

Elisabeth Yvonne Scatcherd

Yvonne Furneaux

Biography

Yvonne Furneaux (born Elisabeth Yvonne Scarcherd on May 11, 1926, in Roubaix, France) was a French film actress who gained international recognition throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Known for her striking presence and dramatic versatility, she starred in a range of films across Europe, including iconic roles in Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Roman Polanski’s Repulsion. Her career spanned over three decades with 38 credited performances in both cinema and television.

Filmography

1994TVThe World of Hammeras Self (archive footage)1984FilmFrankenstein's Great Aunt Tillieas Matilda 'Tillie' Frankenstein 1972FilmTemptation in the Summer Windas Professor's Wife 1972FilmThe Baron: The Man in a Looking Glassas Selina Travis 1971FilmIn the Name of the Italian Peopleas Lavinia Santenocito 1967FilmThe Champagne Murdersas Christine Belling 1966TVThe Baron 1965TVHereward the Wakeas Torfrida 1965FilmRepulsionas Hélène Ledoux 1964FilmThe Death Ray of Dr. Mabuseas Gilda Larsen 1964FilmThe Lion of Thebesas Helen of Troy 1963FilmI 4 tassistias Corinna 1963FilmI Am Semiramisas Semiramis 1963FilmEnough Ropeas Clara Saccard 1962FilmNight Train to Milanas Angela 1962FilmCharge of the Black Lancersas Jassa 1961FilmManhuntas Maria 1961FilmThe Count of Monte Cristoas Mercédès 1960FilmIl carro armato dell'8 settembre 1960FilmWe Like It Coldas Rosalina 1960FilmRun with the Devilas Marta 1960FilmLa Dolce Vitaas Emma 1959FilmThe Mummyas Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka 1959FilmLetter to heaven 1959FilmLui, lei e il nonnoas Hlen 1956FilmLisbonas Maria Maddalena Masanet 1955FilmLe Amicheas Momina De Stefani 1955FilmCross Channelas Jacqueline Moreau 1955TVThe Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernelas Suzanne de Fleury 1955FilmThe Prince with the Red Maskas Laura 1955FilmThe Dark Avengeras Marie 1954FilmCrossed Swordsas Woman 1953FilmThe Beggar's Operaas Jenny Diver 1953FilmThe Master of Ballantraeas Jessie Brown 1953FilmThe House of the Arrowas Betty Harlowe 1953FilmThe Genieas Suzie 1952Film24 Hours of a Woman's Lifeas Henriette 1952FilmMeet Me Tonightas Elena (segment "Ways and Means")