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Emmanuelle Riva: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Emmanuelle Riva? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Emmanuelle Riva
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Emmanuelle Riva (French pronunciation: [ɛmanɥɛl ʁiva]; 24 February 1927 – 27 January 2017) was a French actress, best known for her roles in the films Hiroshima mon amour (1959) and Amour (2012). Riva was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her role in Hiroshima mon amour, and won Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for Thérèse Desqueyroux (1962). For her lead role in Michael Haneke's Amour, she won a BAFTA Award and the César Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Quick facts about Emmanuelle Riva

  • Full name: Emmanuelle Riva
  • Born: 1927-02-24
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q436996

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Who is Emmanuelle Riva?

Emmanuelle Riva (French pronunciation: [ɛmanɥɛl ʁiva]; 24 February 1927 – 27 January 2017) was a French actress, best known for her roles in the films Hiroshima mon amour (1959) and Amour (2012). Riva was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her role in Hiroshima mon amour, and won Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for Thérèse Desqueyroux (1962).

What nationality is Emmanuelle Riva?

Emmanuelle Riva is France.

When was Emmanuelle Riva born?

Emmanuelle Riva was born on 1927-02-24.

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