Anouk Aimée
ActingAbout Anouk Aimée
Nicole Françoise Florence Dreyfus (April 27, 1932 – June 18, 2024), known professionally as Anouk Aimée, was a French film actress. She began her film career in 1947 at age 14 until 2019 and appeared in 70 films. She won the 1967 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film that brought her international fame, A Man and a Woman (1966). She was awarded the Award for Best Actress at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival for her performance in Marco Bellocchio's Salto nel vuoto (Leap Into The Void), her co-star Michel Piccoli winning the Best Actor Prize.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anouk Aimée reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Anouk Aimée's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anouk Aimée remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Unexpected, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anouk Aimée Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anouk Aimée's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anouk Aimée.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Shoot to Live | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Jean-Louis Trintignant - Mystérieux et insaisissable | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Trintignant by Trintignant | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Fellinopolis | Self - Actress (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Aznavour by Charles | Self - Actress (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Best Years of a Life | Anne Gauthier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Anouk Aimée, la beauté du geste | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Agnès Varda: From Here to There | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tous les soleils | Agathe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | What War May Bring | Madame Blum | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema | (segment "Cinéma de Boulevard") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Last Sequence | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Birch-Tree Meadow | Myriam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Solomon | Betsabea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Men, Women: A User's Manual | la veuve | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The World of Jacques Demy | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | One Hundred and One Nights | Anouk | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | There Were Days... and Moons | Self / Seul film-annonce | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Turning Table | Self / The Shepherdess (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Success Is the Best Revenge | Monique des Fontaines | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Long Live Life | Anouk | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Fellini nel cestino | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man | Barbara Spaggiari | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Leap in the Dark | Marta Ponticelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Alfonso Sánchez | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Mon premier amour | Jane Romain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | A Second Chance | Sarah Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Model Shop | Lola aka Cecile | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | One Night... a Train | Anne | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Live for Life | spectatrice match de boxe | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Man and a Woman | Anne Gauthier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Very Handy Man | Mita | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Terrorist | Anna Braschi | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Il successo | Laura Ceriani | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | 8½ | Luisa Anselmi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Shortest Day | Crocerossina | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Last Judgment | Giorgio's wife Irene | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Unexpected | Claire Plémian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Lola | Lola (Cécile) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | La Dolce Vita | Maddalena | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Chasers | Jeanne | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Head Against the Wall | Stéphanie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Journey | Eva | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lovers of Montparnasse | Jeanne Hébuterne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lovers of Paris | Marie Pichon, young mother with a pram | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bad Liaisons | Catherine Racan | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird | Shepherdess (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Crimson Curtain | Albertine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Golden Salamander | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The House Under the Sea | Anouk | Average | Similar → |
Anouk Aimée - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anouk Aimée?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anouk Aimée is "Unexpected" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Anouk Aimée acted in?
Anouk Aimée has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anouk Aimée?
Other notable films include "A Very Handy Man", "8½", and "Anouk Aimée, la beauté du geste".