Yvonne Monlaur - Actor Profile

Yvonne Monlaur

Acting
31Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 15, 1935
Birth Place: Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

About Yvonne Monlaur

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yvonne Monlaur (*December 15, 1939 † April 18, 2017) was a retired French film actress of the late 1950s and 1960s best known for her roles in the Hammer horror films. Her father's a White Russian count; her mother's a ballet dancer. She starred in the 1958 Italian film Three Strangers in Rome which was amongst Claudia Cardinale's earliest films and in 1960 in the horror film Circus of Horrors alongside prominent actors in British film such as Anton Diffring and Donald Pleasence. In 1960, she also starred in the Hammer horror film The Brides of Dracula alongside other noted British actors of the day Peter Cushing and Freda Jackson and in The Terror of the Tongs (1961) with Christopher Lee. Monlaur screentested for the role of Domino Derval in the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball. The role eventually went to another French actress, Claudine Auger. After a string of German and Italian films, Monlaur left films to return to Paris. Now she continues to live there. Of late she has attended a few film conventions, which have included salutes to Hammer films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yvonne Monlaur, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. ​

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yvonne Monlaur reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Yvonne Monlaur's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yvonne Monlaur remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yvonne Monlaur Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yvonne Monlaur's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yvonne Monlaur.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 Legend of Hammer: Vampires Self Flop Similar →
1966 Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included Violet Super Hit Similar →
1965 Mission to Caracas Muriel Super Hit Similar →
1965 Anche l'inferno trema - Flop Similar →
1965 Skies Above Françoise Average Similar →
1964 License to Kill Yvonne Flop Similar →
1963 Night of Lust Miss Rivière / Nora Markriff Flop Similar →
1963 Because, Because of a Woman La soubrette Flop Similar →
1963 Le temps des copains - Average Similar →
1962 Time to Remember Suzanne Average Similar →
1962 Ladies' Man Claudia Average Similar →
1962 The Hawk of the Caribbean Arica Mageiras Flop Similar →
1961 Dying as Hierarchs Rosalina Merletti Flop Similar →
1961 The Terror of the Tongs Lee Average Similar →
1960 It Started in Naples - Average Similar →
1960 The Brides of Dracula Marianne Danielle Hit Similar →
1960 Circus of Horrors Nicole Vanet Average Similar →
1960 Inn for Trouble Yvette Dupres Hit Similar →
1959 La cento chilometri Elena Flop Similar →
1959 Destinazione Sanremo Anna Flop Similar →
1959 Quel tesoro di papà Marina Hit Similar →
1959 Spavaldi e innamorati Sylvia Flop Similar →
1959 Adventure in Capri Yvonne Flop Similar →
1958 3 Strangers in Rome Nanda Colombo Flop Similar →
1958 Love at First Sight Elvira Flop Similar →
1957 Non sono più guaglione Nennella Flop Similar →
1957 Les Lavandières du Portugal Nadine Flop Similar →
1957 The Twilight Girls Une grande Flop Similar →
1956 Honoré de Marseille Gyptis Average Similar →
1956 Mannequins of Paris Janine Flop Similar →
1955 Thirteen at the Table (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Yvonne Monlaur - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yvonne Monlaur?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yvonne Monlaur is "Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Yvonne Monlaur acted in?

Yvonne Monlaur has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yvonne Monlaur?

Other notable films include "Mission to Caracas", "Quel tesoro di papà", and "The Brides of Dracula".