
Irène Jacob
Known For
Acting
Born
1966-07-15 in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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." Description above from the Wikipedia article Irène Jacob, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Most Known For

The OA
as Elodie

The Affair
as Juliette Le Gall

Spécial cinéma
as Self

A Private Life
as Vera

Patrick Melrose
as Jacqueline D'Alantour

Capitaine Marleau
as Sœur Maryse

Capitaine Marleau
as Elisa

Liaison
as Sophie Saint-Roch

U.S. Marshals
as Marie

American Cuisine
as Gabrielle Boyer

Autumn
as Michelle

Au Revoir les Enfants
as Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher

Three Colors: Red
as Valentine

The Secret Garden
as Mary's Mother / Lilias Craven

Kieslowski: Dialogue
as Self

Spy Games
as Natasha Scriabina / Anna Belinka

Log Out
as Josèphe

The Double Life of Véronique
as Weronika / Véronique

Déchaînées
as Aurore

The Landlords
as Julie