Capucine
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Capucine (Born Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre, 6 January 1933 – 17 March 1990) was a French actress and fashion model best known for her comedic roles in The Pink Panther (1963) and What's New Pussycat? (1965). She appeared in 36 films and 17 television productions between 1948 and 1990. Her death was a result of suicide. Description above from the Wikipedia article Capucine, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Capucine Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Capucine reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Capucine's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 37% of Capucine's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Stray Bullets, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Capucine Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Capucine's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Capucine has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Claudia Cardinale, la créature du secret | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Paranormal Peter Sellers | Self (Archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | My First 40 Years | Principessa Caracciolo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Delirium: Photo of Gioia | Flora | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Gila and Rik | Camilla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Deadheat | The Countess | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rouge Capucine | Irène | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Curse of the Pink Panther | Lady Simone Litton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Stray Bullets | Madame Teufminn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Trail of the Pink Panther | Lady Simone Litton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Jaguar Lives! | Zina Vanacore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Arabian Adventure | Vahishta | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Atrocious Tales of Love and Death | Suor Angela | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | From Hell to Victory | Nicole Levine | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Nest of Vipers | Amalia Mazzarini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Here We for Example... | Moglie di Click | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Con Artists | Belle Duke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | For Love | Marina Reggiani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Incorrigible | Hélène Dupont-Moreau | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Red Sun | Pepita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Ciao, Federico! | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Satyricon | Trifena | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Exquisite Cadaver | Lucía Fonte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Betrayal | Dr. Saforet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Honey Pot | Princess Dominique | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Queens | Marta ("Fata Marta") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Renée Lefebvre | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The 7th Dawn | Dhana Mercier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Pink Panther | Simone Clouseau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Lion | Christine | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Walk on the Wild Side | Hallie Gerard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Triumph of Michael Strogoff | Tatiana Volskaya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | North to Alaska | Michelle "Angel" Bonet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Song Without End | Princess Carolyne Wittgenstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mademoiselle from Paris | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Frou-Frou | Une amie d'Arthus, le peintre (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bernard and the Lion | The Baroness | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Friend Sainfoin | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Branquignol | Une cow-girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Rendezvous in July | Friend of Pierre (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Eagle with Two Heads | La dame au buffet | Hit | Similar → |
Capucine - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Capucine?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Capucine is "Stray Bullets" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Capucine acted in?
Capucine has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Capucine?
Other notable films include "Mademoiselle from Paris", "My Friend Sainfoin", and "Ciao, Federico!".