Line Noro

Aline Simone Noro, popularly known as Line Noro, was born on February 22, 1900, in Houdelaincourt, Meuse, and passed away on November 4, 1985, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. A distinguished French actress, she was the granddaughter of the notable communard pair, Jean-Baptiste and Émilie Noro, who hailed from Lyon.

Throughout her theatrical career, Line Noro collaborated with prominent figures such as Jacques Copeau, Charles Dullin, and Louis Jouvet. She became a celebrated member of the Comédie-Française, where she performed for over two decades, from 1945 until 1966. Renowned for her talent in character roles, particularly those invoking deep emotion, Noro appeared in approximately fifty films between 1928 and 1956. Notable film credits include "Pépé le Moko" (1937) directed by Julien Duvivier, "Goupi Mains Rouges" (1943) by Jacques Becker, "La Symphonie Pastorale" (1946) under Jean Delannoy, and "Meurtres?" (1950) directed by Richard Pottier.

Line Noro was married to film director André Berthomieu, who passed away in 1960. Unfortunately, due to vision issues, she stepped away from acting in the 1960s. Her life came to an end in 1985 after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a rich legacy in French cinema and theater.