Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot

Born September 28, 1934 (Age: 91) Paris, France

Biography

Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (September 28, 1934 – December 28, 2025) was a French actress, singer, model and animal rights activist. In her early life, Bardot was an aspiring ballet dancer. She started her acting career in 1952 and, after appearing in 16 films, became world-famous due to her role in her then-husband Roger Vadim's controversial film And God Created Woman. She later starred in Jean-Luc Godard's 1963 cult film, Contempt. She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress for her role in Louis Malle's 1965 film, Viva Maria!. She caught the attention of French intellectuals. She was the subject of Simone de Beauvoir's 1959 essay, The Lolita Syndrome, which described Bardot as a "locomotive of women's history" and built upon existentialist themes to declare her the first and most liberated woman of post-war France. Bardot retired from the entertainment industry in 1973. During her career in show business Bardot starred in 47 films, performed in numerous musical shows, and recorded 80 songs. She was awarded the Légion d'honneur in 1985 but refused to receive it. After her retirement, Bardot established herself as an animal rights activist.
Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (September 28, 1934 – December 28, 2025) was a French actress, singer, model and animal rights activist. In her early life, Bardot was an aspiring ballet dancer. She started her acting career in 1952 and, after appearing in 16 films, became world-famous due to her role in her then-husband Roger Vadim's controversial film And God Created Woman. She later starred in Jean-Luc Godard's 1963 cult film, Contempt. She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress for her role in Louis Malle's 1965 film, Viva Maria!. She caught the attention of French intellectuals. She was the subject of Simone de Beauvoir's 1959 essay, The Lolita Syndrome, which described Bardot as a "locomotive of women's history" and built upon existentialist themes to declare her the first and most liberated woman of post-war France. Bardot retired from the entertainment industry in 1973. During her career in show business Bardot starred in 47 films, performed in numerous musical shows, and recorded 80 songs. She was awarded the Légion d'honneur in 1985 but refused to receive it. After her retirement, Bardot established herself as an animal rights activist.
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Filmography

Godard Cinema

Godard Cinema

2023 as Age: 88
Jean-Louis Trintignant - Mystérieux et insaisissable

Jean-Louis Trintignant - Mystérieux et insaisissable

2022 as Age: 87
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft

Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft

2021 as Age: 87
Beautiful Like a Poem

Beautiful Like a Poem

2020 as Self (archive footage) Age: 85
Le Mystère Bardot

Le Mystère Bardot

2012 as Self Age: 77
Hollywood Invasion

Hollywood Invasion

2011 as Self (archive footage) Age: 76
Brunes et Blondes

Brunes et Blondes

2010 as Self Age: 76
Brigitte Bardot: The Icon of France

Brigitte Bardot: The Icon of France

2009 as Age: 75
Hollywood sul Tevere

Hollywood sul Tevere

2009 as Age: 74
Once Upon a Time… Contempt

Once Upon a Time… Contempt

2009 as Self Age: 74
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

2007 as Age: 72
Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess

Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess

2006 as Self - Actress (archive footage) Age: 71
Mag Bodard, un destin

Mag Bodard, un destin

2005 as Self (archive footage) Age: 71
French Beauty

French Beauty

2005 as Self Age: 70
Celebrity Naked Ambition

Celebrity Naked Ambition

2003 as Self (archive footage) Age: 68
Doris Day: It's Magic

Doris Day: It's Magic

1998 as Self Age: 64
Sant'Anna dos Pescadores

Sant'Anna dos Pescadores

1993 as Self (archive footage) Age: 58
The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot

The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot

1973 as Arabelle Age: 39
Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman

Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman

1973 as Jeanne Age: 38
The Vixen

The Vixen

1969 as Clara Age: 35
Shalako

Shalako

1968 as Countess Irina Lazaar Age: 33
Spécial Bardot

Spécial Bardot

1968 as Self Age: 33
Matalon Directs Bardot

Matalon Directs Bardot

1968 as Self Age: 33
Viva Maria!

Viva Maria!

1965 as Maria I Age: 31
Dear Brigitte

Dear Brigitte

1965 as Brigitte Bardot Age: 30
Forbidden Temptations

Forbidden Temptations

1965 as Herself Age: 30
Marie Soleil

Marie Soleil

1964 as Age: 30
Paparazzi

Paparazzi

1964 as Self Age: 29
Bardot et Godard

Bardot et Godard

1964 as Self Age: 29
Agent 38-24-36

Agent 38-24-36

1964 as Penelope 'Penny' Lightfeather Age: 29
Contempt

Contempt

1963 as Camille Javal Age: 29
Love on a Pillow

Love on a Pillow

1962 as Geneviève Le Theil Age: 27
Lykke og krone

Lykke og krone

1962 as Age: 27
A Very Private Affair

A Very Private Affair

1962 as Jill Age: 27
Famous Love Affairs

Famous Love Affairs

1961 as Agnès Bernauer Age: 27
Please, Not Now!

Please, Not Now!

1961 as Sophie Age: 26
The Truth

The Truth

1960 as Dominique Marceau Age: 26
It Happened All Night

It Happened All Night

1960 as Brigitte Bardot Age: 25
Testament of Orpheus

Testament of Orpheus

1960 as Elle-même (non crédité) Age: 25
Come Dance with Me!

Come Dance with Me!

1959 as Virginie Dandieu Age: 25
Babette Goes to War

Babette Goes to War

1959 as Babette Age: 24
Zwischen Glück und Krone

Zwischen Glück und Krone

1959 as Age: 24
A Woman Like Satan

A Woman Like Satan

1958 as Eva Marchand Age: 24
Along the Coast

Along the Coast

1958 as Self (archive footage) Age: 24
Love Is My Profession

Love Is My Profession

1958 as Yvette Maudet Age: 23
The Night Heaven Fell

The Night Heaven Fell

1958 as Ursula Desfontaines Age: 23
...And God Created Woman

...And God Created Woman

1956 as Juliette Hardy Age: 22
Her Bridal Night

Her Bridal Night

1956 as Chouchou Age: 22
Nero's Mistress

Nero's Mistress

1956 as Poppea Age: 21
Plucking the Daisy

Plucking the Daisy

1956 as Agnès Dumont Age: 21
That Naughty Girl

That Naughty Girl

1956 as Brigitte Latour Age: 21
Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy

1956 as Andraste Age: 21
The Light Across the Street

The Light Across the Street

1955 as Olivia Marceau Age: 21
The Grand Manoeuvre

The Grand Manoeuvre

1955 as Lucie Age: 21
Doctor at Sea

Doctor at Sea

1955 as Helene Colbert Age: 20
School for Love

School for Love

1955 as Sophie Dimater Age: 20
Caroline and the Rebels

Caroline and the Rebels

1955 as Pilar d'Aranda Age: 20
Night of Love

Night of Love

1954 as Anna Age: 19
Act of Love

Act of Love

1953 as Mimi Age: 19
Royal Affairs in Versailles

Royal Affairs in Versailles

1953 as Miss de Rosille Age: 19
His Father's Portrait

His Father's Portrait

1953 as Dominique Dupond-Durand, la demi-sœur de Paul Age: 19
Les Dents longues

Les Dents longues

1953 as la femme du témoin au mariage (uncredited) Age: 18