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Alternate Names: Irene Jacob, Iren Zhakob, ایرن ژاکوب
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) as Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
Most Important Roles: - Three Colors: Red (1994) as Valentine
- The Double Life of Véronique (1991) as Weronika / Véronique
- Au Revoir les Enfants (1987) as Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher
- U.S. Marshals (1998) as Marie
- Beyond the Clouds (1995) as The Girl
- The Wild One (2023) as Self
- Who by Fire (2024) as Hélène
- Four Play (2001) as Fiona Delgrazia
- American Cuisine (1998) as Gabrielle Boyer
- Talking Heads 2021 (2021) as Self
Career Highlights: - Three Colors: Red (1994)
- The Double Life of Véronique (1991)
- Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)
- U.S. Marshals (1998)
- Beyond the Clouds (1995)
- The Wild One (2023)
- Who by Fire (2024)
- Four Play (2001)
- American Cuisine (1998)
- Talking Heads 2021 (2021)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award - Best Actress (1995)
- Won Krzysztof Kieslowski Award (2002)
- Won Best Actress (1991)
- Nominated for 1 César - Best Actress (Meilleure actrice) (1995)
- Nominated for 1 César - Best Actress (Meilleure actrice) (1992)
- Won Leopard Club Award (2024)
- Nominated for 1 Nika - Best Actress (1994)
- Won Sant Jordi - Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera) (1993)
- Nominated for 1 A.C.S. Award - Best Supporting Role in a TV Series : 26 minutes (2023)
Full Biography
Irène Marie Jacob (born 15 July 1966) is a French-born Swiss actress considered one of the preeminent French actresses of her generation. Jacob gained international recognition and acclaim through her work with Polish film director Krzysztof Kieslowski, who cast her in the lead role of The Double Life of Véronique and Three Colors: Red. She came to represent an image of European sophistication, through her "classic beauty and thoughtful, almost melancholic style of acting."
Irène Jacob