Jeanne Manet
French actress (1917–2012)
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Gilberte Marcelle Lachmann (27 November 1917 – 15 January 2012), better known as Jeanne Manet, was a French film actress.[3] After appearing in some French films, Manet moved to Hollywood. Originally regarded there as a rising starlet, her roles were generally supporting ones.
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Born27 November 1917[1]
Houilles, Seine-et-Oise, France
Died15 January 2012 (aged 94)[2]
Nogent-le-Rotrou, France
OthernamesGilberte Jeanne Lachmann, dite Manet
OccupationActress
Jeanne Manet | |
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Jeanne Manet in the TV series One Step Beyond, episode Premonition - cropped screenshot | |
| Born | 27 November 1917[1] Houilles, Seine-et-Oise, France |
| Died | 15 January 2012 (aged 94)[2] Nogent-le-Rotrou, France |
| Other names | Gilberte Jeanne Lachmann, dite Manet |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1937–1961 (film) |
| Spouse | Pat Hurst (1946–?) |
During the occupation of France, Manet starred in Vive la Liberté, a film made by the French underground.[4]
In 1946, Manet wed Pat Hurst, who was then an Office of Strategic Services officer. After World War II ended, he returned to his former career of acting, and she temporarily retired. Actress Dorothy Lamour was credited with persuading Manet to leave retirement and return to acting.[5]
Selected filmography
- Long Live Liberty (1946)
- Slightly French (1949)
- Operation Mad Ball (1957)
- The Flying Fontaines (1959)
- Pepe (1960)
