Irène Jacob
Birth Name: Irène Jacob
Birth Date: 1966-07-15
Birth Place: Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Details
Alternate Names: Iren Zhakob, Irene Jacob, 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)
Full Biography
Irène Marie Jacob, born on 15 July 1966, is a French-born Swiss actress known for her roles in Krzysztof Kieślowski's films. She gained international recognition playing the lead role of Véronique in 'La double vie de Véronique' (1991). Her melancholic style of acting and classic beauty contributed to her image as an icon of European sophistication.