Suzanne Flon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Suzanne Flon
Born	(1918-01-28)28 January 1918 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
Died	15 June 2005(2005-06-15) (aged 87) Paris, France
Resting place	Père Lachaise Cemetery
Other names	Sizan Flon
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1941–2005

Suzanne Flon (born January 28, 1918 – died June 15, 2005) was a famous French actress. She performed in plays, movies, and TV shows. Suzanne Flon won several important awards during her career. These included the Volpi Cup for Best Actress and two César Awards. She also received two Molière Awards for her work in theatre.

Early Life and First Jobs

Suzanne Flon was born in a town near Paris, France. Her father worked for the railway. Her mother was a skilled craftswoman who made jewelry.

Before she became an actress, Suzanne had other jobs. She worked as an English translator at a big department store in Paris. Later, she became a personal secretary for the famous French singer Édith Piaf. Suzanne Flon never married. She had a very close friendship with the well-known film director John Huston.

Suzanne Flon's Theatre Work

Suzanne Flon was a talented stage actress. She performed in many plays by famous writers. Some of these writers include Jean Anouilh and André Roussin.

She also acted in plays by Loleh Bellon. Suzanne Flon even performed in English plays. She played Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew. She also played Rosalind in As You Like It. These are both plays by William Shakespeare.

Key Film Roles

Suzanne Flon acted in many movies throughout her long career. She worked with famous directors and played many different characters. Here are some of her notable film roles:

• 1952: Moulin Rouge – She played Myriamme Hayam in this film directed by John Huston.
• 1955: Mr. Arkadin – She appeared as Baroness Nagel in this movie by Orson Welles.
• 1961: Thou Shalt Not Kill – Suzanne Flon won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role as Kordijeova's mother.
• 1962: A Monkey in Winter – She played Suzanne Quentin.
• 1962: The Trial – Another film where she worked with director Orson Welles.
• 1964: The Train – She played Mademoiselle Villard.
• 1976: Monsieur Klein – She played the concierge in this movie.
• 1983: One Deadly Summer – For her role as Nine Cognata, she won a César Award for Best Supporting Actress.
• 1989: La vouivre – She won another César Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Louise Muselier.
• 1999: The Children of the Marshland – She played Old Cri Cri.
• 2003: The Flower of Evil – She acted as Aunt Line.
• 2005: Joyeux Noël – She played Chatelaine in this film.
• 2006: Avenue Montaigne – This was her very last film role.

Awards and Recognitions

Suzanne Flon received many awards for her acting. These awards show how talented she was in both film and theatre.

César Awards

The César Awards are like the Academy Awards (Oscars) in France.

Molière Awards

The Molière Awards celebrate the best in French theatre.

Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival is one of the oldest and most important film festivals in the world.

Tributes and Legacy

Suzanne Flon was highly respected by her colleagues. Director Danièle Thompson dedicated her film Avenue Montaigne to Suzanne Flon. This was Suzanne's last movie.

The famous director John Huston once said that Suzanne Flon was "the most extraordinary woman I have ever known." This shows how much he admired her talent and personality.

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See also

In Spanish: Suzanne Flon para niños