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Emmanuelle Riva

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Actress

The Resume

    (February 24, 1927-January 27, 2017)
    Born in Chenimenil, France
    Best known for her role as Anne in 'Amour (2012)'
    Other credits include, 'Leon Morin,' 'Priest,' 'Hiroshima mon amour,' and 'Therese Desqueyroux'
    Birth name is Paulette Germaine Riva

Why she might be annoying:

    She was an only child.
    Her father did not want her to become an actress because he associated acting with prostitution.
    She was a tomboy and a rebel in her youth.
    Her role in 'Hiroshima mon amour' had no name.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She is half Italian.
    When she first auditioned in Paris, casting directors were mesmerized by her sheer talent.
    Her performance in 'Hiroshima mon amour' earned her a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) nomination.
    at age 85, she became the oldest nominee for the Best Lead Actor Oscar (the previous record holder was 1990 winner Jessica Tandy).

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 46 Votes: 67.39% Annoying