Irène Jacob
Birth Name: Irène Jacob
Birth Date: 1966-07-15
Birth Place: Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Details
Alternate Names: Irene Jacob, Iren Zhakob, Irene Jacob, Iren Zhakob, 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 notable roles in European cinema. She gained international recognition playing the lead role of Véronique in Krzysztof Kieslowski's 'La Double Vie de Véronique' (1991). Jacob's performances are characterized by her classic beauty and thoughtful, melancholic acting style.