Geneviève Fontanel
1936–2018 (age 82)
Biography
Geneviève Fontanel (1936–2018) brought elegance and nuance to the French stage, her performances spanning classical repertoire and contemporary works with quiet intensity.
Her fellow actors recall a generous collaborator whose sharp instincts for rhythm and detail made her scenes shine and whose warmth offstage made every production feel like a family.