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Jacqueline BissetBritish and American film actress
Date of Birth: 13.09.1944
Country:  Salvador |
Biography of Jacqueline Bisset
Childhood and YouthBritish and American actress Jacqueline Bisset became popular after the release of films such as "Napoleon and Josephine", "American Night", "The Deep", and "The Wild Orchid". Over her career, she had the opportunity to work with elite directors of the film industry, including François Truffaut, Claude Chabrol, Roman Polanski, John Huston, and Sidney Lumet, and received the French Legion of Honor for her achievements. Bisset was born Winifred Jacqueline Fraser-Bisset on September 13, 1944, in the town of Weybridge, located in Surrey County in southeastern England. Her father, Max Fraser-Bisset, was a general practitioner, and her mother, Arlette, who had emigrated to England during the war, had two higher educations in law and architecture. After getting married, Arlette dedicated herself entirely to raising their two children (Bisset also has an older brother named Max). Jacqueline grew up as a curious child with a wide range of interests, including drawing, ballet lessons, and foreign languages. Despite her diverse range of hobbies, her main passion became cinema. Bisset has often mentioned that the colorful world of movies attracted her even in childhood. After finishing school, the ambitious young woman enrolled in an acting studio. Due to the difficult financial situation that her family faced after her parents' divorce, Bisset started working as a model to pay for her acting courses. Despite not having the typical model height (5'7"), at the age of 18, her striking appearance and slender figure caught the attention of popular photographers Terry Donovan and David Bailey, who offered her collaboration. This event marked the beginning of her career as a fashion model. However, even then, Jacqueline dreamed of shining not only on the covers of glossy magazines but also on the big screen.
Films
Jacqueline Bisset made her film debut in 1965 when Richard Lester's film "The Knack" was released, in which she had a minor role. This was followed by roles in Roman Polanski's comedy-drama "Cul-de-sac" (1966) with Donald Pleasence and Françoise Dorléac in the lead roles. In the film "Two for the Road" directed by Stanley Donen, which tells the story of lovers whose relationship cools over the years, Bisset's colleagues on the set were Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney. In 1967, Bisset's filmography expanded with the role of Miss Goodthighs in the parody comedy about James Bond, "Casino Royale". In the movie "The Detective" (1968) with Frank Sinatra in the lead role, Bisset took on a role that was originally intended for Mia Farrow. In the same year, the talented actress portrayed the girlfriend of Steve McQueen in the action film "Bullitt", and the following year, she appeared in Antoine Duhamel's drama "The Secret World".
In the 1970s, Jacqueline significantly expanded her filmography. With Paul Newman and Anthony Perkins, the actress starred in the films "The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean", "When Time Ran Out", and "Murder on the Orient Express". In 1973, Bisset appeared in Philippe de Broca's adventure comedy "Le Magnifique", in which she co-starred with Jean-Paul Belmondo. In 1985, the melodrama "Anna Karenina" directed by Simon Langton was released. In this film, based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy, the main roles were played by Jacqueline Bisset and Christopher Reeve. In 1987, two films featuring the actress were released - "High Season" and "Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story".
In 1991, Bisset starred in the film "Rossini" and played the lead role in the romantic comedy "The Maid". In the 2000s, Jacqueline Bisset added a variety of roles to her gallery, appearing in films such as "At the Beginning" with Martin Landau and Christopher Lee, "The Creation of the World", "Paris Match", "Britannic", and "Sleepy Hollow". In 2003, Bisset made a guest appearance on the popular TV series "Body Parts". In 2005, she starred alongside her goddaughter, the charming Angelina Jolie, in director Doug Liman's action-comedy film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith". However, unfortunately, her scenes did not make it into the final version of the film. In the same year, the actress participated in the filming of the movies "The Summer Solstice", "Elegy of Love", and Tony Scott's action film "Domino" with Keira Knightley in the lead role.
In 2009, Bisset appeared in the film "Antonio Vivaldi". Boris Damast's film depicted the life and death of the famous Venetian composer, who, after becoming a priest at the age of 25, led an orchestra. From 2010 to 2016, several films were released, including "The Runaways", "Dancing on the Edge", "Welcome to New York", and "The Last Film Festival".
Personal Life
Despite being recognized as one of Hollywood's heartbreakers and receiving numerous declarations of affection from powerful individuals, Bisset never got married. She has never been ashamed of her love life and the number of partners she had throughout her 72 years. Bisset has always celebrated freedom and openly stated that she is not interested in marriage. She held this position primarily because of the disappointment she experienced in her youth. When her mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, her father's adoration vanished and after 28 years of marriage, he left the family.
In interviews with journalists, the winner of the Golden Globe Award repeatedly stated that she has no regrets about rejecting the joys of marriage and motherhood in favor of her career. In her love life, Bisset had relationships with Emin Boztepe, the founder of the martial arts system, Swiss actor Vincent Perez, producer Victor Drai, and Russian ballet artist Alexander Godunov.
Jacqueline Bisset Today
In May 2017, the film "The Double Lover" premiered as part of the main competition program at the Cannes International Film Festival, in which Jacqueline played one of the lead roles. The drama, directed by François Ozon, tells the story of a young Frenchwoman named Chloé (Marina Vacth) who suffers from depression and seeks treatment from an attractive psychotherapist, Paul (Jérémie Renier), in order to cure her ailment. Over time, the main character falls in love with her therapist and moves in with him. However, the seducer has secrets that he is not eager to reveal. Despite some frivolities, the director skillfully balances between "psychological" and "thriller" terms, not allowing the audience to be distracted by their phones or become bored.
Later in the same year, the film "11th of September" is scheduled to be released. The film, which tells the story of five strangers connected by a common tragedy, features Bisset along with actors Whoopi Goldberg, Charlie Sheen, Wood Harris, and Luis Guzmán. It is known that the renowned Hollywood star is not on Instagram or Twitter. Fans of Jacqueline Bisset can only revisit films featuring their favorite actress and gather scattered photos and interviews of the artist found on the internet.
Filmography
2017 - "Betrayal for Beginners";
2017 - "11th of September";
2017 - "The Double Lover";
2016 - "The Last Film Festival";
2015 - "Miss You Already";
2012 - "Two Jacks";
2008 - "Death in Love";
2005 - "Domino";
2003 - "Swing";
1998 - "The Honest Courtesan";
1993 - "Festival";
1991 - "Rossini";
1983 - "Class";
1977 - "The Deep";
1967 - "Casino Royale".
