About Simone Berriau
Lived 1896 – 1984 (aged 87). Simone Berriau was a French actor, film actor, film director, theatre manager and film producer.
Simone Berriau (; 21 July 1896 – 26 February 1984) was a French stage and film actress. She appeared in more than ten films from 1933 to 1942, after which she moved to theatre pieces and became the director of the Antoine Theatre in Paris; the venue was later renamed in her honour.
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Who was Simone Berriau?
French actress (1896-1984)
When was Simone Berriau born?
Simone Berriau was born on 21 July 1896 in Touques.
When did Simone Berriau die?
Simone Berriau died on 26 February 1984 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
What was Simone Berriau's occupation?
Simone Berriau was an actor, film actor, film director, theatre manager and film producer.
What nationality was Simone Berriau?
Simone Berriau was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simone Berriau. https://biography.guide/simone-berriau/
MLA: "Simone Berriau." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/simone-berriau/.
Chicago: "Simone Berriau." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/simone-berriau/.
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