Jacqueline Bisset facts for kids
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Jacqueline Bisset
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Bisset in 2007
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Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset
13 September 1944 |
| Education | Lycée Français de Londres |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1965–present |
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Jacqueline Bisset (born September 13, 1944) is a famous British actress. She started her acting career in movies in 1965. She became well-known in 1968 with roles in films like The Detective, Bullitt, and The Sweet Ride. For The Sweet Ride, she was even nominated for a Golden Globe award as a promising new actress.
In the 1970s, Jacqueline Bisset starred in many popular movies. These included Airport (1970), Day for Night (1973), which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and Murder on the Orient Express (1974). She also appeared in The Deep (1977) and Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978). For the latter, she received another Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical.
Jacqueline Bisset's career continued with many more films and TV shows. Some notable roles include Rich and Famous (1981) and Class (1983). She earned another Golden Globe nomination for her role in Under the Volcano (1984). In 2013, she won a Golden Globe Award for her role in the TV miniseries Dancing on the Edge. In 2010, France gave her its highest honor, the Legion of Honour. She can speak English, French, and Italian.
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Early Life and Education
Jacqueline Bisset was born Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset in Weybridge, England. Her father, George Maxwell Fraser Bisset, was a doctor. Her mother, Arlette Alexander, was a lawyer who later became a housewife. Her mother had French and English family, and her father was from Scotland. During World War II, her mother bravely cycled from Paris to escape the Germans. She then boarded a British ship to safety.
Jacqueline grew up in a 17th-century country cottage in Tilehurst, near Reading, Berkshire. She still lives there part of the year. Her mother taught her to speak French very well. She went to school at the Lycée Français de Londres in London. As a child, she took ballet lessons. To pay for acting lessons, she worked as a fashion model. When Jacqueline was a teenager, her mother was diagnosed with a health condition called multiple sclerosis. Her parents divorced in 1968.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting in the 1960s
Jacqueline Bisset first appeared in a movie in 1965, though her part was very small. Her official debut was in 1966 in the film Cul-de-sac. In 1967, she had a more noticeable role in Two for the Road. She also appeared in the James Bond comedy Casino Royale.
In 1968, she got her first main role in The Cape Town Affair. She became widely recognized that year when she took over a role in The Detective with Frank Sinatra. She also starred with Michael Sarrazin in The Sweet Ride, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She finished the year playing Steve McQueen's girlfriend in the popular police drama Bullitt.
Success in the 1970s
In 1970, Jacqueline Bisset was part of the all-star cast in the disaster movie Airport. This film was a huge success and helped start a trend of disaster movies. She later starred in The Mephisto Waltz (1971) and Believe in Me.
She played the daughter of Paul Newman's character in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972). In 1973, Bisset went to France to film Day for Night with director François Truffaut. This movie helped her gain respect from critics as a serious actress. She also made Le Magnifique (1973) in France.
In 1974, she was one of many stars in the British mystery film Murder on the Orient Express, which was very popular. She also worked in Germany and Italy on films like End of the Game (1975) and The Sunday Woman (1975).
In 1977, Bisset became even more famous in America with the film The Deep. The movie was very popular. Around this time, Newsweek magazine featured her on its cover, calling her "the most beautiful film actress of all time." By 1978, Jacqueline Bisset was a household name. She received another Golden Globe nomination for Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978). She also starred with Anthony Quinn in The Greek Tycoon (1978).
Roles in the 1980s
Jacqueline Bisset appeared in big-budget films like When Time Ran Out (1980) and Inchon (1981). At this time, she was earning about $1 million per movie. She also co-produced and starred in Rich and Famous (1981) with Candice Bergen.
One of her most recognized roles was in the comedy Class (1983). She received her third Golden Globe nomination for Under the Volcano (1984). In 1984, she starred in the wartime drama Forbidden, earning a nomination for her TV performance. She played the main role in the TV movie Anna Karenina (1985). She also played Joséphine de Beauharnais in the miniseries Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story (1987).
Work in the 1990s and 2000s
In the early 1990s, Jacqueline Bisset worked on projects all over the world. She appeared in films in Italy, France, and Australia. In 1995, she was nominated for a César Award (a French film award) for her role in La Cérémonie. She also starred in historical films like Dangerous Beauty (1998).
In 1999, Bisset appeared in two important TV projects. She played the Virgin Mary in Jesus and Isabelle d'Arc in Joan of Arc. For Joan of Arc, she was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In the 2000s, Bisset continued to work in both movies and television. She played Sarah in the miniseries In the Beginning (2000). In 2003, she played Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the TV movie America's Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story. She also had guest roles on TV shows like Ally McBeal and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2005, she appeared in Domino with Keira Knightley. In 2006, she had a recurring role on the TV series Nip/Tuck. In 2008, she starred in Death in Love, which earned her a Best Actress award at the Boston Film Festival. She also appeared in An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving for the Hallmark Channel.
Recent Work (2010s and 2020s)
In 2010, Jacqueline Bisset received the Legion of Honour from the French President. She also appeared in the sequel An Old Fashioned Christmas. From 2011 to 2012, she had a recurring role on Rizzoli & Isles. In 2013, she won a Golden Globe Award for her role in the British TV series Dancing on the Edge.
She co-starred with Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette in Miss You Already (2015). In 2017, she had a recurring role in the TV series Counterpart. In 2018, she appeared in four films, including Backstabbing for Beginners with Ben Kingsley. In 2021, she joined the cast of Birds of Paradise. In 2022, she was honored with the "Cultural Icon Award" at the Coronado Island Film Festival. She is set to star in a new Western film called Long Shadows in 2024.
Personal Life
Jacqueline Bisset has never been married, but she has had several long-term relationships. These included relationships with actor Michael Sarrazin, businessman Victor Drai, dancer Alexander Godunov, actor Vincent Perez, and martial arts instructor Emin Boztepe.
She has often been asked in interviews about not marrying or having children. She has said that she felt she couldn't fully commit to her acting career and also raise children. She has been a stepmother figure in two of her past relationships, as her partners already had children. A fun fact is that Jacqueline Bisset is the godmother to famous actress Angelina Jolie.
See also
In Spanish: Jacqueline Bisset para niños
