Viviane Romance

Born: 1912-07-04

Birthplace: Roubaix, Nord, France

Biography

Viviane Romance (July 4, 1912 – September 25, 1991) was a French actress.

Born Pauline Ronacher Ortmanns in Roubaix, France, Romance began her career as a dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Paris and was elected Miss Paris of 1930 before she made her film debut in 1931 with a cameo role in La Chienne. Romance caused a small scandal winning Miss Paris because she had a child. She appeared in several films over the next few years before making a strong impression in La belle équipe (1936). From this time to the late 1950s she was regarded as one of France's leading cinematic actresses and played dozens of femme fatales, fallen women (with hearts of gold) and vamps. Her acting roles after 1956 were few, and she retired in 1974.

Known For

Any Number Can Win
The Seven Deadly Sins
The Nada Gang
The Affair of the Poisons
La Chienne
La Bandera
Queen's Necklace
The Strange Monsieur Victor
Trouble for the Legion
Ciboulette

Top Movie Credits

Any Number Can Win Ginette, Charles's Wife
The Seven Deadly Sins Mrs. Blanc (segment "La Luxure")
The Nada Gang Madame Gabrielle
The Affair of the Poisons Catherine Deshayes, dite La Voisin
La Chienne (uncredited)
La Bandera la fille de Barcelone
Queen's Necklace Countess Jeanne de la Motte-Valois
The Strange Monsieur Victor Adrienne Robineau
Trouble for the Legion Cherie
Ciboulette A mistress