Silvia Monfort
Silvia Monfort | |
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| Born | Simone Marguerite Favre-Bertin 6 June 1923 Paris, France |
| Died | 30 March 1991 (aged 67) Paris, France |
| Education | Lycée Victor Hugo, Paris |
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| Years active | 1943–1986 |
| Spouse(s) | Maurice Clavel (c. 1945–1950); Pierre Gruneberg (m. 1990) |
Silvia Monfort (French pronunciation: [silvja mɔ̃fɔʁ]; born Simone Marguerite Favre-Bertin French pronunciation: [simɔn maʁɡəʁit favʁ bɛʁtɛ̃]; 6 June 1923 – 30 March 1991) was a French stage and film actress, theatre director, and cultural organizer. She was noted for her performances in classical tragedy, her leadership in establishing multidisciplinary theatrical institutions, and her recognition with national honours.
She was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1973, an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in 1979, and a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in 1983. She died of lung cancer in 1991 and was buried in the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.
She was the daughter of medalist Charles-Maurice Favre-Bertin and was married to Pierre Gruneberg.