Danielle Darrieux
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Danielle Darrieux (French pronunciation: [da.niɛl i.vɔn ma.ʁi ɑ̃.twa.nɛt daʁ.jø]) (May 1, 1917 – October 17, 2017) was a French actress and singer, who appeared in more than 110 films after 1931. She was one of France's great movie stars and her eight-decade career is among the longest in film history.
Danielle Darrieux Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Danielle Darrieux reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Danielle Darrieux's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Danielle Darrieux's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Katia, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Danielle Darrieux Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Danielle Darrieux's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Danielle Darrieux has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Deneuve, la reine Catherine | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Normandie ne partira pas ce soir | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | 1940: Taking over French Cinema | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Danielle Darrieux : Il est poli d'être gai ! | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Image Book | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Love and Sex under Nazi Occupation | Self (archival footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lusitanian Illusion | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Persepolis | Marjane's Grandmother (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | 8 Women | Mamy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The World of Jacques Demy | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Young Girls Turn 25 | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | At the Top of the Stairs | Françoise Canavaggia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Room in Town | Margot Langlois | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | La Mort en sautoir | Evangeline Saint-Léger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Holy Year | Christina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Man in the Buick | Mme Dalayrac | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Young Girls of Rochefort | Yvonne Garnier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Trouble Among Widows | Judith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bluebeard | Mme Héon | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Greengage Summer | Madame Zisi | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Marie-Octobre | Marie-Hélène Dumoulin, aka 'Marie-Octobre' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sunday Encounter | Catherine Brévent | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Night Affair | Thérèse Marken | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Typhoon Over Nagasaki | Françoise Fabre | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lady Chatterley's Lover | Constance Chatterley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Affair of the Poisons | Madame de Montespan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Napoleon | Eléonore Denuelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Le Rouge et le Noir | Mrs. de Rénal | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Earrings of Madame de... | Comtesse Louise de... | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Plaisir | Madame Rosa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | 5 Fingers | Condesa Anna Staviska | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Truth About Bebe Donge | Elisabeth 'Bébé' Donge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | La Ronde | Emma Breitkopf, la femme mariée | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Keep an Eye on Amelia | Amélie d'Avranche | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Queen's Lover | La reine d'Espagne Marie de Neubourg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Happy Go Lucky | Martine Carignol | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Goodbye Darling | Elisabeth 'Chérie' Delors | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Twisted Mistress | Lilian Rander | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Whims | Lise | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Her First Affair | Micheline Chevassu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Beating Heart | Arlette | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Return at Dawn | Anita Ammer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Katia | Catherine Dolgorousky, aka 'Katia' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Abused Confidence | Lydia | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Port Arthur | Youki Iwamoura Ranewsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Club de femmes | Claire Derouve | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mayerling | Marie Vetsera | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | What a Funny Kid! | Lucie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Dédé | Denise | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dream Castle | Béatrix | Hit | Similar → |
Danielle Darrieux - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Danielle Darrieux?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Danielle Darrieux is "Katia" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Danielle Darrieux acted in?
Danielle Darrieux has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Danielle Darrieux?
Other notable films include "Dédé", "1940: Taking over French Cinema", and "Persepolis".