About Geneviève Fontanel
Lived 1936 – 2018 (aged 81). Geneviève Fontanel was a French stage actor and film actor.
Geneviève Fontanel (27 June 1936 – 17 March 2018) was a French stage and film actress.
Early life and education Geneviève Fontanel was born on 27 June 1936.
Career Fontanel was a member of the Comédie-Française from 1 September 1958 to 31 July 1962.
Awards In 1999, she received the Molière Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "Délicate balance", and the next year she was again nominated for her performance in Raisons de famille.
She was nominated for the César Awards 1978 for Best Supporting Actress for her role in L'Homme qui aimait les femmes.
Death Fontanel died on 17 March 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Geneviève Fontanel?
French actress
When was Geneviève Fontanel born?
Geneviève Fontanel was born on 27 June 1936 in Bordeaux.
When did Geneviève Fontanel die?
Geneviève Fontanel died on 17 March 2018 in Draveil.
What was Geneviève Fontanel's occupation?
Geneviève Fontanel was a stage actor and film actor.
What nationality was Geneviève Fontanel?
Geneviève Fontanel was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Geneviève Fontanel
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