Irène Jacob
Born: 1966-07-15
Birthplace: Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Biography
Irène Marie Jacob (born 15 July 1966) is a French-born Swiss actress considered one of the preeminent French actresses of her generation. Jacob gained international recognition and acclaim through her work with Polish film director Krzysztof Kieslowski, who cast her in the lead role of The Double Life of Véronique and Three Colors: Red. She came to represent an image of European sophistication, through her "classic beauty and thoughtful, almost melancholic style of acting."
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Known For
A Private Life
Three Colors: Red
U.S. Marshals
The Secret Garden
The Double Life of Véronique
Au Revoir les Enfants
Maigret and the Dead Lover
Dying of the Light
Beyond the Clouds
Spy Games
Top Movie Credits
A Private Life
Vera
Three Colors: Red
Valentine
U.S. Marshals
Marie
The Secret Garden
Mary's Mother / Lilias Craven
The Double Life of Véronique
Weronika / Véronique
Au Revoir les Enfants
Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Maigret and the Dead Lover
Louise Maigret
Dying of the Light
Michelle Zuberain
Beyond the Clouds
The Girl
Spy Games
Natasha Scriabina / Anna Belinka