Renée Carl
Renée Carl (10 June 1875 – 31 July 1954) was a French actress of the silent era. She was born in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, France, and died in Paris, France. Between 1907 and 1937, she appeared in 186 films.
Also recorded as Renee Carl
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- Name
- Renée Carl
- Born
- 10 June 1875
- Birthplace
- Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, France
- Birth Name
- Renée Henriette Emilie Grolleau
- Died
- 31 July 1954
- Place of death
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- Actress
- Full name
- Renée Henriette Émilie Grolleau.
- Nationality
- France
- Languages
- French
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Renée Carl (10 June 1875 – 31 July 1954) was a French actress of the silent era. She was born in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, France, and died in Paris, France. Between 1907 and 1937, she appeared in 186 films.
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A favorite of film director Louis Feuillade, she appeared in at least 150 films directed by him, including the short Bébé and Bout de Zan comedies. She makes an uncredited appearance, as "L'Andalouse," in Les Vampires. In 1922, she directed and starred in the film A Shout from the Abyss, also known as Un cri dans l'abîme. In a 1924 interview for Mon Ciné magazine, she stated that she was introduced to film-making through her friend Léonie Richard.
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• Name — Renée Carl • Born — 10 June 1875 • Birthplace — Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, France • Birth Name — Renée Henriette Emilie Grolleau • Died — 31 July 1954 • Place of death — Paris, France • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 1907–1937
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• Fantômas (1913) • Les Vampires (1915) • Les Misérables (1925) • Colette the Unwanted (1927) • Pépé le Moko (1937)
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1875
Renée Carl born at Fontenay-le-Comte.
1954
Renée Carl died at 18th arrondissement of Paris.
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- 1.Son dernier rôle fut dans un film parlant en 1936 : Pépé le Moko.
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Renée Carl was recorded at birth as Renée Henriette Émilie Grolleau. The authorities additionally record the heading Renee Carl. Her recorded language was French. Recorded as actress and film director.
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