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Madeleine Renaud
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Renaud in 1945
Born
Lucie Madeleine Renaud

(1900-02-21)21 February 1900
Paris, France
Died 23 September 1994(1994-09-23) (aged 94)
Years active 1922–1990
Spouse(s) Charles Granval
(m. 1922–?)
Jean-Louis Barrault
(m. 1940–1994)
Children Jean-Pierre Granval

Madeleine Renaud was a famous French actress. She was born on February 21, 1900, in Paris, France. She passed away on September 23, 1994. She is best known for her amazing work in the theatre. She also acted in several films, including Stormy Waters (1941) and Summer Light (1943).

Her Life and Family

Jean-Louis Barrault and Madeleine Renaud
Madeleine Renaud and her husband Jean-Louis Barrault in 1952

Madeleine Renaud had a son named Jean-Pierre Granval. He was born from her first marriage to Charles Granval.

In 1940, Madeleine married her second husband, Jean-Louis Barrault. He was also a talented actor and director.

Working Together in Theatre

Madeleine and Jean-Louis often acted together on stage. They also started several theatre companies. They traveled a lot, performing their plays in North and South America. Their partnership was very important in French theatre.

Madeleine's Film Career

Even though Madeleine Renaud was famous for her theatre work, she also appeared in many films. Here are some of the movies she acted in:

  • Vent debout (1923)
  • The Dying Land (1927)
  • Jean de la Lune (1929)
  • Serments (1931)
  • Mistigri (1931)
  • La couturière de Lunéville (1932)
  • The Beautiful Sailor (1932)
  • La Maternelle (1933)
  • The Tunnel (1933)
  • Maria Chapdelaine (1934)
  • Primerose (1934)
  • Helene (1936)
  • The Strange Monsieur Victor (1938)
  • Stormy Waters (1941)
  • Summer Light (1943)
  • The Stairs Without End (1943)
  • The Woman Who Dared (1944)
  • Le Plaisir (1952)
  • Dialogue with the Carmelites (1960)
  • The Longest Day (1962)
  • The Devil by the Tail (1969)

See also

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