Édith Scob
Actor
Édith Scob was a distinguished French actress whose career spanned over five decades. She is best known for her work in film, television, and theatre. Scob gained early acclaim for her role in Georges Franju's horror classic "Eyes Without a Face" (1960), where she played the disfigured daughter of a mad doctor. Her ethereal and haunting presence in the movie became iconic in French cinema.
Throughout her career, Scob worked with a number of prominent directors, including Luis Buñuel in "The Milky Way" (1969) and Raul Ruiz in "Three Crowns of the Sailor" (1983). In later years, she appeared in Leos Carax's "Holy Motors" (2012), which earned her widespread critical praise.
Scob received several nominations and awards, including a César Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for "The Madeleine (2017)—and she won a prestigious Honorary César in 2017, recognizing her lifetime achievements in the film industry. Her versatile and compelling performances have left a lasting impact on French and international cinema. Édith Scob passed away in 2019, leaving behind a rich legacy of diverse and memorable roles.
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