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Véra Korène - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 17, 1901 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Bakhmut, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Véra Korène's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Acting in French theatre and cinema; Director of the Théâtre de la Madeleine in Paris. |
Intro
Véra Korène was a French actress and theatre director of Russian origin, recognized for her prominent roles in French theatre and cinema from the 1920s to the mid-20th century.
Early Life & Background
Véra Korène was born Rébecca Véra Korestzky in Bakhmut, Russian Empire (now Ukraine). She migrated to France following the Russian Revolution, where she embarked on a successful acting career.
Career Highlights
- Established career in French silent and sound films during the 1920s-40s.
- Renowned stage actress in major Parisian theatres.
- Appointed director of the Théâtre de la Madeleine from 1956 to 1980.
Trivia
- She changed her name from Rébecca Véra Korestzky to Véra Korène upon beginning her career in France.
- Her successful career spanned both cinema and theatre, and she was one of the prominent Russian émigré performers in Paris.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Véra Korène born?
Véra Korène was born the 17 July 1901.
Where is Véra Korène from?
Bakhmut, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).
On Her Birth-Day
About July 17th, 1901, in brief:
- Historical events: The German ocean liner Deutschland, under Captain Heinrich Hesse, achieved a record-breaking east-west transatlantic crossing in 5 days, 11 hours, and 5 minutes, averaging 23.51 knots.
- Day of the week: July 17th, 1901 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down by Dan Quinn
- Popular movie: Forward directed by Henry Bedwell
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