Anne Vernon

Anne Vernon

Actor

Saint-Denis, France
January 7, 1924

Biography

Anne Vernon (born Édith Antoinette Alexandrine Vignaud; 9 January 1924) is a French retired film and television actress who appeared in 40 films between 1948 and 1970, including three films that were entered into the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival. She appeared in films of multiple countries, including French, British, Italian, and American. As of 2025, she is believed to be among the last surviving leading ladies of the 1940s cinema.

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Representative Works

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
1964Nominee

Best Performance

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

General Della Rovere
1959Nominee

Best Performance

General Della Rovere

Therese and Isabelle
1968Nominee

Best Performance

Therese and Isabelle

Career Highlights

Beautiful But Dangerous
1955Highlight

Best Performance

Beautiful But Dangerous

The Thief of Paris
1967Highlight

Best Performance

The Thief of Paris