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Yvonne Furneaux

Yvonne Furneaux - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 11, 1928
Age97
BirthplaceLille, France
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Yvonne Furneaux's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForActing in 'La Dolce Vita' (1960), 'Repulsion' (1965), and 'The Mummy' (1959)

Intro

Yvonne Furneaux is a Franco-British actress best known for her roles in influential European films of the 1950s and 1960s, including Federico Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita' and Roman Polanski's 'Repulsion.' Her career spans work in French, Italian, and British cinema.

Early Life & Background

Born Elisabeth Yvonne Scarcherd in Lille, France, to English parents, Furneaux was educated in England at St Hilda's College, Oxford, where she studied modern languages. After graduation, she began acting on stage before moving into film.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Emma in Federico Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita' (1960)
  • Played Helen Grosvenor in Hammer Films' 'The Mummy' (1959)
  • Portrayed Monica in Roman Polanski's psychological horror film 'Repulsion' (1965)
  • Acted in notable European productions such as Michelangelo Antonioni's 'Le Amiche' (1955)

Trivia

  • Her birth name is Elisabeth Yvonne Scarcherd.
  • Despite her French birthplace, she was brought up and educated in England.
  • She studied at St Hilda's College, Oxford.
  • She collaborated with several renowned directors, including Fellini, Polanski, and Antonioni.

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How old is Yvonne Furneaux?

Yvonne Furneaux is 97 years old.

When was Yvonne Furneaux born?

Yvonne Furneaux was born the 11 May 1928.

Where is Yvonne Furneaux from?

Lille, France.

On Her Birth-Day

About May 11th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Jinan Incident began on May 3, 1928, when clashes erupted between Japanese troops and the Kuomintang's National Revolutionary Army in Jinan, Shandong province. By May 11, Japanese forces had gained full control of the city, leading to the occupation of Jinan until March 1929.
  • Day of the week: May 11th, 1928 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvonne_Furneaux
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0299228/