Biography

Anne Vernon (born Édith Antoinette Alexandrine Vignaud; 9 January 1924) is a French retired film and television actress who appeared in 40 films between 1948 and 1970, including three films that were entered into the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival. She appeared in films of multiple countries, including French, British, Italian, and American. As of 2025, she is believed to be among the last surviving leading ladies of the 1940s cinema.

Known For

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Madame Emery

General Della Rovere

Carla Fassio

Beautiful But Dangerous

Carmela

Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin

Madame Bellac

The Sea Pirate

Decrees

A Tale of Five Cities

Jeannine Meunier

The Thief of Paris

Mrs Voisin (scenes deleted)

The Mistress of Treves

Genoveffa di Brabante