Emmanuelle Riva
French actress (1927-2017)
Emmanuelle Riva (born Paulette Germaine Riva; 24 February 1927 – 27 January 2017) was a French actress, writer, photographer, and poet. She was known for her BAFTA Award-winning role as Anne in Amour. She was nominated for an Academy Award and won an BAFTA Award for her role in Amour.
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Riva was born on 24 February 1927 in Cheniménil, France.[1] Her grandfather was Italian. Riva was raised and studied acting in Paris.
Riva died from cancer on 27 January 2017 in Paris at the age of 89.[2]
References
change- ↑ Kim Willsher "Emmanuelle Riva, 85, star of Amour, tells of her extraordinary life", The Observer, 10 February 2013
- ↑ "Emmanuelle Riva, French icon who starred in Amour, dies aged 89". The Guardian. 28 January 2017.
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