Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau (1928–Present, France) was a French actress, singer, and screenwriter. She rose to international prominence in the late 1950s with roles in films like Louis Malle’s *Ascenseur pour l’échafaud* (1958) and François Truffaut’s *Jules et Jim* (1962), becoming a central figure in the French New Wave movement. Moreau’s enigmatic screen presence and versatile performances in over 120 films earned her accolades including the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award in 1960 and a BAFTA Award, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential actresses in European cinema.