Madeleine Renaud

Madeleine Renaud (1903–1994, France) was a renowned French stage and film actress, celebrated for her versatile performances in theater and cinema over a career spanning seven decades. She gained prominence through her work with the Comédie-Française and collaborations with her husband, actor-director Jean-Louis Barrault, including iconic roles in plays by Molière and adaptations of works by Samuel Beckett. Renaud’s film credits include notable appearances in Jean Renoir’s *French Cancan* (1955) and Federico Fellini’s *The Nights of Cabiria* (1957), earning her recognition as one of France’s leading actresses of the 20th century.