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Irène Jacob

Bio: Irène Marie Jacob (born 15 July 1966) is a French-born Swiss actress considered one of the preeminent French actresses of her generation. Jacob gained international recognition and acclaim through her work with Polish film director Krzysztof Kieslowski, who cast her in the lead role of The Double Life of Véronique and Three Colors: Red
Born: Fri, Jul 15 1966
Birthplace: Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Irène Jacob is 57 years old
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Poster of Who by Fire
Who by Fire
Irène Jacob will be
58 in Who by Fire
as 'Hélène'.
Wed, Jul 31 2024
Poster of Meeting with Pol Pot
Meeting with Pol Pot
Irène Jacob was
57 in Meeting with Pol Pot
as 'Lise Delbo'.
Wed, Jun 05 2024
Poster of Hôtel Silence
Hôtel Silence
Irène Jacob was
57 in Hôtel Silence
as 'Kristina'.
Fri, Mar 29 2024
Poster of Shikun
Shikun
Irène Jacob was
57 in Shikun
Wed, Mar 06 2024
Poster of Le Voyage en pyjama
Le Voyage en pyjama
Irène Jacob was
57 in Le Voyage en pyjama
as 'Florence'.
Wed, Jan 17 2024
Poster of Re-belles
Re-belles
Irène Jacob was
56 in Re-belles
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 30 2023
Poster of The Wild One
The Wild One
Irène Jacob was
56 in The Wild One
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 10 2023
Poster of Shoot to Live
Shoot to Live
Irène Jacob was
55 in Shoot to Live
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 11 2022
Poster of Talking Heads 2021
Talking Heads 2021
Irène Jacob was
55 in Talking Heads 2021
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Marie Trintignant : Le Choix du jeu
Marie Trintignant : Le Choix du jeu
Irène Jacob was
55 in Marie Trintignant : Le Choix du jeu
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 01 2021
Poster of Villa Caprice
Villa Caprice
Irène Jacob was
54 in Villa Caprice
as 'Nancy Fontaine'.
Wed, Jun 02 2021
Poster of Les Dominos
Les Dominos
Irène Jacob was
54 in Les Dominos
as 'Irène'.
Sun, Nov 01 2020
Poster of Romantic Guide to Lost Places
Romantic Guide to Lost Places
Irène Jacob was
54 in Romantic Guide to Lost Places
as 'Brigitte'.
Thu, Sep 24 2020
Poster of The Scientific Proof of the Existence of God
The Scientific Proof of the Existence of God
Irène Jacob was
53 in The Scientific Proof of the Existence of God
as 'Christine'.
Wed, Sep 25 2019
Poster of À cause des filles…?
À cause des filles…?
Irène Jacob was
52 in À cause des filles…?
as 'Eliane'.
Wed, Jan 30 2019
Poster of Letter to Theo
Letter to Theo
Irène Jacob was
52 in Letter to Theo
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 24 2019
Poster of Tales of Mexico
Tales of Mexico
Irène Jacob was
51 in Tales of Mexico
as 'Ángela'.
Fri, Oct 20 2017
Poster of Angela Merkel, une histoire allemande
Angela Merkel, une histoire allemande
Irène Jacob was
51 in Angela Merkel, une histoire allemande
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Sep 21 2017
Poster of Two Snails Set Off
Two Snails Set Off
Irène Jacob was
50 in Two Snails Set Off
as '(voice)'.
Thu, Jun 08 2017
Poster of Home Away From Home
Home Away From Home
Irène Jacob was
50 in Home Away From Home
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Jun 02 2017
Poster of Eternity
Eternity
Irène Jacob was
50 in Eternity
as 'Mère de Gabrielle'.
Wed, Sep 07 2016
Poster of Sayonara
Sayonara
Irène Jacob was
49 in Sayonara
Sat, Nov 21 2015
Poster of Ella Maillart: Double Journey
Ella Maillart: Double Journey
Irène Jacob was
48 in Ella Maillart: Double Journey
as 'Ella Maillart (voice)'.
Sun, Apr 19 2015
Poster of Arnaud fait son 2e film
Arnaud fait son 2e film
Irène Jacob was
48 in Arnaud fait son 2e film
as 'Chloé'.
Wed, Apr 01 2015
Poster of The Easy Way Out
The Easy Way Out
Irène Jacob was
48 in The Easy Way Out
as 'Mathilde'.
Wed, Mar 04 2015
Poster of Dying of the Light
Dying of the Light
Irène Jacob was
48 in Dying of the Light
as 'Michelle Zuberain'.
Thu, Dec 04 2014
Poster of François Truffaut l'insoumis
François Truffaut l'insoumis
Irène Jacob was
48 in François Truffaut l'insoumis
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Nov 02 2014
Poster of We Love You, You Bastard
We Love You, You Bastard
Irène Jacob was
47 in We Love You, You Bastard
as 'Printemps Kaminsky'.
Wed, Apr 02 2014
Poster of Les enfants rouges
Les enfants rouges
Irène Jacob was
47 in Les enfants rouges
Wed, Jan 22 2014
Poster of The Man Who Made Angels Fly
The Man Who Made Angels Fly
Irène Jacob was
46 in The Man Who Made Angels Fly
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 30 2013
Poster of The Lanzac Clan
The Lanzac Clan
Irène Jacob was
46 in The Lanzac Clan
as 'Valérie Lanzac'.
Sat, Mar 02 2013
Poster of Love Flesh
Love Flesh
Irène Jacob was
46 in Love Flesh
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 06 2013
Poster of La solitude du pouvoir
La solitude du pouvoir
Irène Jacob was
46 in La solitude du pouvoir
as 'Laurence'.
Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Rio Sex Comedy
Rio Sex Comedy
Irène Jacob was
44 in Rio Sex Comedy
as 'Irène'.
Thu, Sep 16 2010
Poster of Déchaînées
Déchaînées
Irène Jacob was
43 in Déchaînées
as 'Aurore'.
Mon, Nov 02 2009
Poster of The French Kissers
The French Kissers
Irène Jacob was
42 in The French Kissers
as 'La mère d'Aurore'.
Wed, Jun 10 2009
Poster of The Dust of Time
The Dust of Time
Irène Jacob was
42 in The Dust of Time
as 'Eleni'.
Sat, Nov 22 2008
Poster of Fallen Heroes
Fallen Heroes
Irène Jacob was
41 in Fallen Heroes
as 'Anne'.
Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of The Inner Life of Martin Frost
The Inner Life of Martin Frost
Irène Jacob was
41 in The Inner Life of Martin Frost
as 'Claire Martin'.
Thu, Oct 11 2007
Poster of The Education of Fairies
The Education of Fairies
Irène Jacob was
39 in The Education of Fairies
as 'Ingrid'.
Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of Still Alive: A Film About Krzysztof Kieslowski
Still Alive: A Film About Krzysztof Kieslowski
Irène Jacob was
38 in Still Alive: A Film About Krzysztof Kieslowski
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 27 2005
Poster of Battle of the Brave
Battle of the Brave
Irène Jacob was
38 in Battle of the Brave
as 'Angélique de Roquebrune'.
Fri, Nov 19 2004
Poster of Autumn
Autumn
Irène Jacob was
38 in Autumn
as 'Michelle'.
Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of The Pornographer: A Love Story
The Pornographer: A Love Story
Irène Jacob was
37 in The Pornographer: A Love Story
as 'Anna'.
Sun, May 02 2004
Poster of The Legend of Princess Parva
The Legend of Princess Parva
Irène Jacob was
36 in The Legend of Princess Parva
as 'Parva's Mother (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 12 2003
Poster of The Landlords
The Landlords
Irène Jacob was
36 in The Landlords
as 'Julie'.
Wed, Aug 07 2002
Poster of Four Play
Four Play
Irène Jacob was
35 in Four Play
as 'Fiona Delgrazia'.
Sun, Sep 02 2001
Poster of Letter from an Unknown Woman
Letter from an Unknown Woman
Irène Jacob was
34 in Letter from an Unknown Woman
as 'Rose'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Marcorelle Affair
The Marcorelle Affair
Irène Jacob was
34 in The Marcorelle Affair
as 'Agneska'.
Wed, Sep 13 2000
Poster of Spy Games
Spy Games
Irène Jacob was
33 in Spy Games
as 'Natasha Scriabina / Anna Belinka'.
Fri, Sep 10 1999
Poster of My Life So Far
My Life So Far
Irène Jacob was
33 in My Life So Far
as 'Aunt Heloise'.
Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of The Big Brass Ring
The Big Brass Ring
Irène Jacob was
32 in The Big Brass Ring
as 'Cela Brandini'.
Tue, Apr 20 1999
Poster of American Cuisine
American Cuisine
Irène Jacob was
32 in American Cuisine
as 'Gabrielle Boyer'.
Wed, Oct 21 1998
Poster of U.S. Marshals
U.S. Marshals
Irène Jacob was
31 in U.S. Marshals
as 'Marie Bineaux'.
Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of Incognito
Incognito
Irène Jacob was
31 in Incognito
as 'Prof. Marieke van den Broeck'.
Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of Victory
Victory
Irène Jacob was
30 in Victory
as 'Alma'.
Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Othello
Othello
Irène Jacob was
29 in Othello
as 'Desdemona'.
Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of All Men Are Mortal
All Men Are Mortal
Irène Jacob was
29 in All Men Are Mortal
as 'Regina'.
Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Beyond the Clouds
Beyond the Clouds
Irène Jacob was
29 in Beyond the Clouds
as 'The Girl'.
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Runaways
Runaways
Irène Jacob was
29 in Runaways
as 'Prune'.
Wed, Aug 23 1995
Poster of Kieślowski Cannes 94
Kieślowski Cannes 94
Irène Jacob was
28 in Kieślowski Cannes 94
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 31 1994
Poster of Three Colors: Red
Three Colors: Red
Irène Jacob was
27 in Three Colors: Red
as 'Valentine Dussaut'.
Thu, May 12 1994
Poster of The Prediction
The Prediction
Irène Jacob was
27 in The Prediction
as 'Ludmila Egorova'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Irène Jacob was
27 in The Secret Garden
as 'Mary's Mother / Lilias Craven'.
Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Claude
Claude
Irène Jacob was
25 in Claude
as 'Beatrice de Lucio'.
Sat, Jan 11 1992
Poster of Le Moulin de Daudet
Le Moulin de Daudet
Irène Jacob was
25 in Le Moulin de Daudet
as 'Mme Daudet'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Enak
Enak
Irène Jacob was
25 in Enak
as 'Lucielle Spaak'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of The Secret of Sarah Tombelaine
The Secret of Sarah Tombelaine
Irène Jacob was
24 in The Secret of Sarah Tombelaine
as 'Sarah'.
Wed, Jul 10 1991
Poster of The Double Life of Véronique
The Double Life of Véronique
Irène Jacob was
24 in The Double Life of Véronique
as 'Weronika / Véronique'.
Wed, May 15 1991
Poster of Kieslowski: Dialogue
Kieslowski: Dialogue
Irène Jacob was
24 in Kieslowski: Dialogue
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Errors of Youth
Errors of Youth
Irène Jacob was
22 in Errors of Youth
as 'Anne'.
Mon, May 01 1989
Poster of Gang of Four
Gang of Four
Irène Jacob was
22 in Gang of Four
as 'Marine'.
Wed, Feb 08 1989
Poster of Au Revoir les Enfants
Au Revoir les Enfants
Irène Jacob was
21 in Au Revoir les Enfants
as 'Ms. Davenne, Piano Teacher'.
Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of Les Immortelles
Les Immortelles
Irène Jacob will be
57+ in Les Immortelles
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Liaison
Liaison
Irène Jacob was
56+ in Liaison
as 'Sophie Saint-Roch'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 2023
Poster of Septième Ciel
Septième Ciel
Irène Jacob was
56+ in Septième Ciel
as 'Isabelle Rotanger'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 19 2023
Poster of Cherchez la femme !
Cherchez la femme !
Irène Jacob was
56+ in Cherchez la femme !
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 05 2022
Poster of Patrick Melrose
Patrick Melrose
Irène Jacob was
51+ in Patrick Melrose
as 'Jacqueline D'Alantour'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 12 2018
Poster of The OA
The OA
Irène Jacob was
50+ in The OA
as 'Elodie'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 16 2016
Poster of Capitaine Marleau
Capitaine Marleau
Irène Jacob was
49+ in Capitaine Marleau
as 'Sœur Maryse, Elisa'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 2015
Poster of Spécial cinéma
Spécial cinéma
Irène Jacob was
8+ in Spécial cinéma
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1974