Biography
Yvonne Furneaux (born Elisabeth Yvonne Scarcherd on May 11, 1926, in Roubaix, France) was a French film actress who gained international recognition throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Known for her striking presence and dramatic versatility, she starred in a range of films across Europe, including iconic roles in Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Roman Polanski’s Repulsion. Her career spanned over three decades with 38 credited performances in both cinema and television.
Acted in 35
1980s
- 1984
Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie
Matilda 'Tillie' Frankenstein
1970s
- 1972
The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass
Selina Travis
- 1971
In the Name of the Italian People
Lavinia Santenocito
1960s
- 1967
The Champagne Murders
Christine Belling
- 1966
The Baron
TV
- 1965
Hereward the Wake
Torfrida · 11 episodes
- 1964
The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse
Gilda Larsen
The Lion of Thebes
Helen of Troy
- 1963
I 4 tassisti
Corinna
Enough Rope
Clara Saccard
- 1962
Charge of the Black Lancers
Jassa
- 1961
Manhunt
Maria
The Count of Monte Cristo
Mercédès
- 1960
Il carro armato dell'8 settembre
Movie
We Like It Cold
Rosalina
Run with the Devil
Marta
1950s
- 1959
Letter to heaven
Movie
Lui, lei e il nonno
Hlen
- 1956
Lisbon
Maria Maddalena Masanet
- 1955
Le Amiche
Momina De Stefani
Cross Channel
Jacqueline Moreau
The Prince with the Red Mask
Laura
The Dark Avenger
Marie
- 1954
Crossed Swords
Woman
- 1953
The House of the Arrow
Betty Harlowe
- 1952
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Henriette
Meet Me Tonight
Elena (segment "Ways and Means")
