Irène Jacob
Born: 1966-07-15
Birthplace: Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Biography
Irène Marie Jacob (born 15 July 1966) is a French-born Swiss actress considered one of the preeminent French actresses of her generation. Jacob gained international recognition and acclaim through her work with Polish film director Krzysztof Kieslowski, who cast her in the lead role of The Double Life of Véronique and Three Colors: Red. She came to represent an image of European sophistication, through her "classic beauty and thoughtful, almost melancholic style of acting."
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Known For
A Private Life
Maigret and the Dead Lover
U.S. Marshals
The Secret Garden
Three Colors: Red
The Landlords
The Double Life of Véronique
Déchaînées
Au Revoir les Enfants
Heart of the Festival
Top Movie Credits
A Private Life
Vera
Maigret and the Dead Lover
Louise Maigret
U.S. Marshals
Marie
The Secret Garden
Mary's Mother / Lilias Craven
Three Colors: Red
Valentine
The Landlords
Julie
The Double Life of Véronique
Weronika / Véronique
Déchaînées
Aurore
Au Revoir les Enfants
Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Heart of the Festival
Self (archive footage)