Mireille Darc facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mireille Darc
Darc in 1968
Born	Mireille Christiane Gabrielle Aimée Aigroz (1938-05-15)15 May 1938 Toulon, France
Died	28 August 2017(2017-08-28) (aged 79) Paris, France
Resting place	Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris, France
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1960–2012
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Spouse(s)	Pascal Desprez ​ (m. 1996)​
Partner(s)	Alain Delon (1968–1983)

Mireille Darc (born May 15, 1938 – died August 28, 2017) was a famous French actress and model. She was well-known for her roles in many French films. One of her most famous movies was Weekend (1967), directed by Jean-Luc Godard.

Mireille Darc received important awards for her work. She was a Knight of the Legion of Honour and a Commander of the National Order of Merit. She also had a long-term relationship with the famous actor Alain Delon, and they starred in several films together.

Early Life and Beginnings

Mireille Darc was born Mireille Christiane Gabrielle Aimée Aigroz in Toulon, France. She studied acting at the Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in Toulon. In 1959, she moved to Paris to start her acting career.

Acting Career Highlights

Mireille Darc in 2010

Mireille Darc started her career in television dramas. Her first big role was in Hauteclaire in 1961. She became very famous for her role as Corinne in the 1967 film Weekend. This movie was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.

She also played Christine in the popular comedy films The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972) and The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1974). Mireille Darc often worked with other big French stars. She appeared in many movies with Alain Delon and Louis de Funès. Some of these films include Pouic-Pouic (1963), Jeff (1969), and Death of a Corrupt Man (1977).

In the 1980s, Mireille Darc took a break from acting. This was due to a car accident and a heart surgery. She also separated from Alain Delon after 15 years together. She later returned to acting in the 1990s, mostly in television shows. In 2006, the French President Jacques Chirac gave her the Legion of Honour award.

Later Life and Passing

Mireille Darc's tomb in Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris

Mireille Darc had another heart surgery in 2013. In 2016, she suffered from several health issues. She passed away on August 28, 2017, in Paris, at the age of 79.

As a Director

Mireille Darc also directed one film.

Awards and Honors

Mireille Darc received important honors from France for her contributions.

• Officer of the Legion of Honour (2015) - She was first made a Knight in 2006.
• Commander of the National Order of Merit (2009)

See also

In Spanish: Mireille Darc para niños