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Anne Vernon
Acting
Born: January 7, 1924
Saint-Denis, France
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.
Known For

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
as Madame Emery

A Tale of Five Cities
as Jeannine Meunier

General Della Rovere
as Carla Fassio

The Love Lottery
as Jane

Shakedown
as Nita Palmer

The Thief of Paris
as Mrs Voisin (scenes deleted)

Time Bomb
as Janine Lyncort

Beautiful But Dangerous
as Carmela

Le Long des trottoirs
as Hélène Dupré

Bel Ami
as Clothilde de Marelle