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Career
Active 1924 – 1935
Biography
About Catherine Hessling
Catherine Hessling was a French actress active in the silent and early sound eras. Her career spanned 11 years, from 1924 to 1935, beginning when she was about 24. She was born in Pontfaverger-Moronvilliers, Marne, France, on June 22, 1900.
Hessling was one of the few actresses of her time to appear in films directed by Jean Renoir, her husband, and was known for her expressive performances in avant-garde cinema. Her most notable roles include the lead in Renoir's 1926 film 'Nana'. She retired from acting in the mid-1930s. Hessling passed away on September 28, 1979, at the age of 79. She was of Caucasian ethnicity and identified as straight.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Friday 28th of September 1979 (age 79)
- Years Active
- 1924-1935 (started around 24 years old; 11 years active)
- Birthplace
- Pontfaverger-Moronvilliers, Marne, France
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Frequently asked
How many years was Catherine Hessling active as an actress?
Hessling was active for 11 years, from 1924 to 1935.
At what age did Catherine Hessling begin her acting career?
She started acting around the age of 24.
What was Catherine Hessling's birth date and place?
She was born on June 22, 1900, in Pontfaverger-Moronvilliers, Marne, France.
When and at what age did Catherine Hessling pass away?
She died on September 28, 1979, at the age of 79.
Did you know
- Hessling was married to film director Jean Renoir, and she starred in several of his early films.
- Her career was relatively short, spanning 11 years, yet she left a mark in avant-garde cinema.
- Despite being born in the early 20th century, she only began acting at age 24, which was late for that era.
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