YVONNE FURNEAUX

Yvonne Furneaux
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 11, 1926
Deathday: July 5, 2024
Place of Birth: Roubaix, France
Biography
Yvonne Furneaux (born Elisabeth Yvonne Scarcherd on May 11, 1926, in Roubaix, France) was a French film actress who gained international recognition throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Known for her striking presence and dramatic versatility, she starred in a range of films across Europe, including iconic roles in Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Roman Polanski’s Repulsion. Her career spanned over three decades with 38 credited performances in both cinema and television.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
1994·
The World of HammerSelf (archive footage)
Matilda 'Tillie' Frankenstein
Professor's Wife
Selina Travis
Lavinia Santenocito
Christine Belling
1966·
The Baron1965·
Hereward the WakeTorfrida
1965·
RepulsionHélène Ledoux
1964·
The Lion of ThebesHelen of Troy
Gilda Larsen
1963·
Enough RopeClara Saccard
1963·
I Am SemiramisSemiramis
1963·
I 4 tassistiCorinna
1962·
Night Train to MilanAngela
Jassa
1961·
ManhuntMaria
Mercédès
1960·
La Dolce VitaEmma
1960·
We Like It ColdRosalina
1960·
Run with the DevilMarta
1959·
Lui, lei e il nonnoHlen
1959·
Letter to heaven1959·
The MummyIsobel Banning / Princess Ananka
1956·
LisbonMaria Maddalena Masanet
Suzanne de Fleury
1955·
Cross ChannelJacqueline Moreau
Laura
1955·
The Dark AvengerMarie
1955·
Le AmicheMomina De Stefani
1954·
Crossed SwordsWoman
1953·
The GenieSuzie
1953·
The Beggar's OperaJenny Diver
Jessie Brown
Betty Harlowe
1952·
Meet Me TonightElena (segment "Ways and Means")
Henriette