Marina Vlady
Marina Vlady stands as a defining figure among French Musicians of the Greatest Generation.
French actress, singer, and writer
"Her performance in Marco Ferreri's 1963 film "Le lit conjugal" (also known as "L'Ape Regina" or "The Queen Bee") earned her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival." — About Marina Vlady
| Metric | Marina Vlady | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 87 | 57 | +30 yrs |
| Height | 2cm (0'1") | 121cm | -119cm |
| Career length | 69 yrs | ~35 yrs | +34 yrs |
| Based on 830 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Marina Vlady
Did you know that Marina Vlady, despite her French upbringing and career, was the daughter of Russian immigrants and was fluent in Russian, which aided her famous marriage to Vladimir Vysotsky?
- Her birth name is Marina de Poliakoff-Baidaroff, born to Russian immigrant parents.
- She is one of four sisters, all of whom became actresses, including Odile Versois and Hélène Vallier.
- At just 15, she starred in her first major film, "Avant le déluge" (Before the Deluge), directed by André Cayatte.
- She was famously married to the iconic Soviet singer-songwriter Vladimir Vysotsky, a relationship detailed in her memoir.
- Beyond acting, Vlady was a jury member at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 1974.
Her performance in Marco Ferreri's 1963 film "Le lit conjugal" (also known as "L'Ape Regina" or "The Queen Bee") earned her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. This role showcased her dramatic range and established her as a formidable international talent.
Marina Vlady is remembered as a versatile international actress and a cultural bridge between France and Russia, whose life and work transcended borders and artistic disciplines. Her powerful screen presence and literary contributions continue to resonate.