Magali Noël (Magali Noëlle Guiffray 27 June 1931 Izmir, in Turchia - 23 June 2015 Châteauneuf-de-Grasse, Francia).
A Multicultural Life. Her childhood and adolescence were marked by a multicultural experience. She grew up in Turkey, but after World War II, she moved to Paris, where she began her artistic career. This cosmopolitan background deeply influenced her personality and artistic versatility.
Film Career. Magali Noël was one of the great actresses of French and Italian cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. She worked with directors such as Federico Fellini, François Truffaut, and Jacques Tati. Her most famous role was in Fellini's "La Dolce Vita," where she portrayed Fanny, an iconic figure in cinema.
Music Career. In addition to her film career, Magali Noël showcased her talent in music. She recorded songs in various languages, including Italian, and collaborated with famous musicians like Charles Aznavour. Her warm and sensual voice made her a beloved singer.
Eclectic Lifestyle. She was known for her eclectic lifestyle and her love for art and culture. She was a passionate traveler and often moved between France, Italy, and other European countries, immersing herself in different cultures and traditions.
A Charming Personality. Magali Noël was famous not only for her artistic talent but also for her charming personality. She was a woman of great charisma who left an indelible mark in the history of cinema and music.
Filmography:
1948 - Orphée (Director: Jean Cocteau)
1948 - Les amants de Montparnasse (Director: Jacques Becker)
1949 - Occupe-toi d'Amélie... (Director: Claude Autant-Lara)
1949 - Juliette, or Key of Dreams (Director: Marcel Carné)
1950 - Nous irons à Monte Carlo (Director: Jean Boyer)
1951 - La paura fa 90 (Director: Giorgio Simonelli)
1951 - Les joueurs (Director: Claude Autant-Lara)
1952 - The Children of St. Margaret (Director: Francesco De Robertis)
1953 - La ronde (Director: Max Ophüls)
1953 - Les amoureux de Montparnasse (Director: Jacques Becker)
1954 - French Cancan (Director: Jean Renoir)
1954 - Les impures (Director: Pierre Chevalier)
1955 - Les pépées font la loi (Director: Raoul André)
1955 - Mémoires d'un flic (Director: Pierre Foucaud)
1956 - Razzia sur la chnouf (Director: Henri Decoin)
1956 - Elena et les hommes (Director: Jean Renoir)
1957 - Typhon sur Nagasaki (Director: Yves Ciampi)
1957 - Lovers of Montparnasse (Director: Jacques Becker)
1957 - Pot-Bouille (Director: Julien Duvivier)
1957 - Le temps des oeufs durs (Director: Norbert Carbonnaux)
1958 - Le désordre et la nuit (Director: Gilles Grangier)
1959 - Les liaisons dangereuses (Director: Roger Vadim)
1959 - Les scélérats (Director: Robert Hossein)
1960 - La morte-saison des amours (Director: Pierre Kast)
1961 - Les moutons de Panurge (Director: Michel Deville)
1962 - Le cave se rebiffe (Director: Gilles Grangier)
1963 - The Bread Peddler (Director: Giorgio Capitani)
1964 - The Train (Director: John Frankenheimer)
1964 - Les copains (Director: Yves Robert)
1965 - Le caïd (Director: Bernard Borderie)
1967 - Le plus vieux métier du monde (Directors: Claude Autant-Lara, Mauro Bolognini, Philippe de Broca, Jean-Luc Godard, Franco Indovina, Michael Pfleghar)
1969 - Les caprices de Marie (Director: Philippe de Broca)
1970 - The Adventurers (Director: Lewis Gilbert)
1973 - The Day of the Jackal (Director: Fred Zinnemann)
1975 - Flic Story (Director: Jacques Deray)
1975 - Manie-Manie: Tales of the Unusual (Segment: "Curdled," Director: Hiroshi Fukutomi)
1979 - La ville des silences (Director: Jean Marboeuf)
1982 - Les misérables (TV Movie, Director: Robert Hossein)
1983 - Les mots pour le dire (Director: José Pinheiro)
1984 - Le téléphone sonne toujours deux fois!! (Director: Jean-Pierre Vergne)
1986 - Les enquêtes du Commissaire Maigret (TV Series)
1996 - La dernière fête (Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre)
Awards:
- Nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress for "La ronde" in 1954.
- Won the Golden Laurel Award for Female Supporting Performance for "The Train" in 1965.
- Honorary César Award for her contribution to French cinema in 2004.