Christine Boisson was a French model and actress who first drew attention in the 1974 film “Emmanuelle” and went on to have over 80 screen credits and lead dozens of stage productions.
- Died: October 21, 2024 (Who else died on October 21?)
- Details of death: Died in Paris of lung disease at the age of 68.
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Christine Boisson’s legacy
Boisson was just 17 when, while working as a model, French director Just Jaeckin saw her photo and gave her a part in his 1974 novel-based film, “Emmanuelle.” Though the role in the sequel-spawning erotic drama won her attention internationally, Boisson found herself being cast for her looks more than for her acting, so she took time off to study the craft at France’s Conservatoire.
In 1977, ready to display her talents, she made the leap to the stage, performing in Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull.” She also did works by Shakespeare, Tennessee Williams, and others. By 1984, she’d earned recognition for her work, winning the Prix Romy Schneider, an award given to a promising actress.
Boisson had over 80 screen credits over the course of her career, on both the big screen and small. Her other notable works include “Identification of a Woman” (1982), “Jenatsch” (1987), “A New Life” (1993), “Bonjour Tristesse” (1995), and “The Truth About Charlie” (2002).
Tributes to Christine Boisson
Full obituary: The New York Times
