Magali Noëlle Guiffray (27 June 1931 – 23 June 2015), better known as Magali Noël, was a French actress and singer.

Biography

Actress career

Born in

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to French parents in the diplomatic service, she left Turkey for France in 1951, and her acting career began soon thereafter. She acted in multilingual cinema chiefly from 1951 to 1980, appearing in three Italian films directed by

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, for whom she was a favorite performer and known as his

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. She took on a new dimension by embodying one of the symbols of Federico Fellini's sexual fantasies in ''La dolce vita'' (1960), ''Satyricon'' (1969), and ''Amarcord'' (1973), where she played Gradisca, provincial

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. She acted in films directed by

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and

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. Despite a notable role in Z by Costa-Gavras, Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1969, and great successes at the theater, it subsequently received less attention from producers. She then returns successfully to the music hall. A new generation of directors then gave her roles:

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(

Les Rendez-vous d'Anna ''Les Rendez-vous d'Anna'' (known in English as ''The Meetings of Anna'' and ''Meetings with Anna'') is a 1978 drama film written and directed by Chantal Akerman. Plot Anne Silver, a Belgian filmmaker, is travelling through West Germany, Belgiu ...

, 1978),

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(La Mort de Mario Ricci, 1983), Tonie Marshall (

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, 1989),

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La Fidélité ''Fidelity'' () is a 2000 French drama film written and directed by Andrzej Żuławski and starring Sophie Marceau, Pascal Greggory, and Guillaume Canet. Based on Madame de La Fayette's 1678 novel '' La Princesse de Clèves'', the film is about ...

, 2000),

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( The Truth About Charlie, 2002). Her career extended to television movies from roughly 1980 to 2002.

Singer career

Her recording career began in France in 1956, and her most famous song was "

Fais-moi mal, Johnny ''Fais-moi mal, Johnny'' (in English: Hurt me, Johnny) is a French song written by Boris Vian, composed by Alain Goraguer in 1955, and performed for the first time by Magali Noël in 1956. It's considered one of the first French rock-n-roll R ...

" ("Hurt me Johnny"), written by

Boris Vian Boris Vian (; 10 March 1920 – 23 June 1959) was a French polymath: writer, poet, musician, singer, translator, critic, actor, inventor and engineer who is primarily remembered for his novels. Those published under the pseudonym Vernon Sull ...

. This song was one of the first rock 'n' roll songs with French lyrics. It was censored from the radio due to its ''risqué'' lyrics. She died on 23 June 2015, four days before her 84th birthday.

Filmography

*1951: ''Demain nous divorçons'' – Jeanne Tourelle *1951: ''

Alone in Paris ''Alone in Paris'' (French: ''Seul dans Paris'') is a 1951 French comedy drama film directed by Hervé Bromberger and starring Bourvil, Magali Noël, Georgette Anys and Yvette Etiévant.Siclier p.21 It was shot at the Francoeur Studios in Paris ...

'' – Jeanette Milliard *1953: ''Deux de l'escadrille'' *1954: ''Mourez nous ferons le reste'' – Françoise *1955: ''

Caroline and the Rebels ''Caroline and the Rebels'' (french: Le Fils de Caroline chérie) is a 1955 French historical adventure film directed by Jean Devaivre and starring Jean-Claude Pascal, Sophie Desmarets and Brigitte Bardot. It is loosely part of the ''Caroline ch ...

'' – Térésa *1955: '' Razzia sur la chnouf'' – Lisette *1955: ''

Rififi ''Rififi'' (french: Du rififi chez les hommes) is a 1955 French crime film adaptation of Auguste Le Breton's novel of the same name. Directed by American blacklisted filmmaker Jules Dassin, the film stars Jean Servais as the aging gangster Ton ...

'' – Viviane IMDb: Rififi (1955) - Full Cast & Crew
/ref> *1955: ''Chantage'' – Denise *1955: ''

Les Grandes Manœuvres ''The Grand Maneuver'' (french: Les Grandes Manœuvres) is a 1955 French drama film written and directed by René Clair, and starring Michèle Morgan and Gérard Philipe. It was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland as ''Summer Manoeuvres' ...

'' – Thérèse *1956: ''Les Possédées'' – Pia Manosque *1956: ''

Eléna et les hommes ''Elena and Her Men'' is a 1956 film directed by Jean Renoir and starring Ingrid Bergman and Jean Marais. The film's original French title was ''Elena et les Hommes'', and in English-speaking countries, the title was ''Paris Does Strange Things ...

'' – Lolotte, Elena's maid *1957: ''Assassins et voleurs'' – Madeleine Ferrand *1957: ''

OSS 117 Is Not Dead ''OSS 117 n'est pas mort'' is the 1957 film debut of Jean Bruce's fictitious secret agent Hubert Bonnisseur de La Bath, alias OSS 117, and the beginning of a long-lasting series. It was released in the United States by Republic Pictures under th ...

'' – Muriel Rousset *1958: ''Le désir mène les hommes'' – Nathalie *1958: ''Si le roi savait ça'' – Arnaude *1958: ''Le Piège'' – Cora Caillé *1958: ''La Loi de l'homme'' (È arrivata la parigina) – Yvette *1959: ''Ça n'arrive qu'aux vivants'' – Gloria Selby *1959: ''

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'' – Jane *1959: ''Des femmes disparaissent'' – Coraline Merlin *1959: ''Oh! Qué mambo'' – Viviane Montero *1959: ''

Noi siamo due evasi ''Noi siamo due evasi'' is a 1959 Italian crime- comedy film directed by Giorgio Simonelli. Cast * Ugo Tognazzi: Bernardo Cesarotti * Magali Noël: Odette * Raimondo Vianello: Camillo Gorini * Sandra Mondaini: Isabella * Titina De Filip ...

'' – Odette *1960: ''

Marie of the Isles ''Marie of the Isles'' (French: ''Marie des Isles'', Italian: ''I flibustieri della Martinica'') is a 1959 French-Italian historical adventure film directed by Georges Combret and starring Belinda Lee, Alain Saury and Darío Moreno. It was also k ...

'' – Julie *1960: ''

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'' – Sonia *1960: '' La Dolce Vita'' – Fanny *1960: ''

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'' – Jenny Dorr *1960: ''

A Qualcuna Piace Calvo ''A Qualcuna Piace Calvo'' is a 1959 Italian film, directed by Mario Amendola, starring Magali Noël, Antonio Cifariello, Roberto Risso and Gisella Sofio. Plot Giovanna has taken an infatuation with a film actor who has a bald head as a particu ...

'' – Marcella Salustri *1961: ' – Lénq *1961: ''

Girl in the Window ''Girl in the Window'' ( it, La ragazza in vetrina, french: La fille dans la vitrine) is a 1961 Italian-French drama film written and directed by Luciano Emmer and starring Lino Ventura and Magali Noël. It is based on the novel by Giovanni Com ...

'' – Chanel *1961: ' – Olga *1961: ''Jeunesse de nuit'' (Gioventù di notte) – Elvi *1961: ''Dans la gueule du loup'' – Barbara Yabakos *1961: '' Destination Fury'' *1961: ' (Le Jeu de l'assassin) – Eva Troger *1962: ''

The Secret Mark of D'Artagnan ''The Secret Mark of D'Artagnan'' ( it, Il colpo segreto di D'Artagnan, french: Le secret de d'Artagnan) is a 1962 Italian-French adventure film written and directed by Siro Marcellini and starring George Nader and Magali Noël. The film is abo ...

'' (Il Colpo segreto di d'Artagnan) – Carlotta *1963: ''

Storm Over Ceylon ''Storm Over Ceylon'' (german: Das Todesauge von Ceylon, it, Tempesta su Ceylon) is a 1963 adventure film directed by Gerd Oswald and Giovanni Roccardi and starring Lex Barker, Ann Smyrner and Magali Noël.Ritzer & Steinwender p.225 It was made a ...

'' – Gaby *1963: '' The Accident'' – Andréa *1963: '' Toto and Cleopatra'' –

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*1964: ''Queste pazze pazze donne'' – Giulia - Martini's wife ('La garçonnière') *1964: ''I marziani hanno 12 mani'' – Matilde Bernabei *1964: ''Requiem pour un caïd'' – Éva *1964: ''Oltraggio al pudore'' – Giovenella's sister *1964: ''Le Dernier Tiercé'' – Lydia *1965: ''

Hot Frustrations ''Hot Frustrations'' (french: La Traite des blanches, it, S.2.S. - Base morte chiama Suniper, also known as ''I Am a Fugitive from a White Slave Gang'' and ''Frustrations'') is a 1965 French-Italian drama film written and directed by Georges C ...

'' – Louisa *1965: ''La Corde au cou'' *1965: ''Aventure à Beyrouth'' (La Dama de Beirut) – Gloria Lefevre *1966: ''Comment ne pas épouser un milliardaire'' (TV Series) – Delia Delamarre *1967: '' Le Golem'' (TV Movie) – Angelina *1968: '' The Most Beautiful Month'' – Claudia *1968: '' L'Astragale'' – Annie *1969: '' Z'' – Nick's sister *1969: ''

Satyricon The ''Satyricon'', ''Satyricon'' ''liber'' (''The Book of Satyrlike Adventures''), or ''Satyrica'', is a Latin work of fiction believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius, though the manuscript tradition identifies the author as Titus Petr ...

'' – Fortunata *1970: ''

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'' – the princess *1970: ''

The Lustful Vicar ''The Lustful Vicar'' ( sv, Kyrkoherden) is a 1970 Swedish comedy film directed by Torgny Wickman and starring Jarl Borssén. It was released to cinemas in Sweden on 30 March 1970. Cast * Jarl Borssén – The vicar * Margit Carlqvist – M ...

'' (Kyrkoherden) – the countess *1970: ''

The Man Who Had Power Over Women ''The Man Who Had Power Over Women'' is a 1970 British comedy film directed by John Krish and starring Rod Taylor, Carol White and James Booth. The screenplay concerns a successful Australian talent agent who grows disenchanted with his life ...

'' – Mme Franchetti *1970: ''

The Swinging Confessors ''The Swinging Confessors'' ( it, Il prete sposato), also known as ''Intimacy'' and ''The Married Priest'', is a 1970 Italian comedy film written and directed by Marco Vicario. Plot A young Sicilian priest who moved to Rome comes into contac ...

'' – Signora Bellini *1970: ''Edipeon'' *1971: ''Le Belve'' – Lisa (segment "Il cincillà") *1972: ''Comme avant mieux qu'avant'' (TV Movie) – Fulvia Gelli *1972: ''Le p'tit vient vite'' – La garde-malade *1972: ''Racconti proibiti... di niente vestiti'' – Prudenzia *1973: ''

Amarcord ''Amarcord'' () is a 1973 comedy-drama film directed by Federico Fellini, a semi- autobiographical tale about Titta, an adolescent boy growing up among an eccentric cast of characters in the village of Borgo San Giuliano (situated near the anci ...

'' – Ninola / "Gradisca", the hairdresser *1975: '' Paolo Barca, Schoolteacher and Weekend Nudist'' – Signora cacchiò *1975: ''Il tempo degli assassini'' – Rossana *1975: ''La Banca di Monate'' – Melissa, Adelmo's wife *1977: ''

Stato interessante ''Stato interessante'' is a 1977 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Sergio Nasca. It consists of three segments, all sharing the abortion as the main theme. Cast First segment * Janet Agren: Carla * Duilio Del Prete: Federico * Qu ...

'' – Tilde La Monica (second story) *1978: '' Jean-Christophe'' (TV Series) *1979: ''

'' – Ida *1980: ''Le Chemin perdu'' – Maria *1980: ''Le président est gravement malade'' (TV Movie) – Edith Wilson *1982: ''

The Confessions of Felix Krull ''Confessions of Felix Krull'' () is an unfinished 1954 novel by the German author Thomas Mann. Synopsis The novel is narrated by the protagonist, an impostor and adventurer named Felix Krull, the son of a ruined Rhineland winemaker. Felix avoi ...

'' (TV Mini-Series) – Mme Houpflé *1982: ''Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David ?'' – Sarah, David's mother *1982: ''L'Enfant et les magiciens'' (TV Series) – Aunt Marguerite *1983: ''Les Années 80'' *1983: ''

The Death of Mario Ricci ''The Death of Mario Ricci'' (french: La mort de Mario Ricci) is a 1983 Swiss-French drama film directed by Claude Goretta. It was entered into the 1983 Cannes Film Festival where Gian Maria Volonté won the award for Best Actor. Cast * Gian M ...

'' – Solange *1984: ''Sortie interdite'' (TV Series) – Mado *1985: ''

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'' – Mickey *1985: ''Vertiges'' – Constance *1986: ''Exit-exil'' – Solange *1986: ''L'Amour tango'' (TV Series) – Angèle *1988: ''On the Orient, North'' ('' The Ray Bradbury Theater'', ep.#2.8) – Minerva Halliday *1989: ''

'' – Maddeleine *1989: ''La Nuit de l'éclusier'' – Hélène Belloz *1991: '' Crimes et jardins'' (TV Movie) – Suzanne *1992: '' Les Coeurs brûlés (miniseries) – Julia *1997: '' Les Héritiers'' (TV Movie) – Zizi *1998: ''Le Dernier Fils'' (TV Movie) – Elisabeth Haas *1999: ''La Nuit des hulottes'' (TV Series) – Rainette Leblanc *2000: ''

Fidelity Fidelity is the quality of faithfulness or loyalty. Its original meaning regarded duty in a broader sense than the related concept of ''fealty''. Both derive from the Latin word ''fidēlis'', meaning "faithful or loyal". In the City of London fin ...

'' – Clélia's mother *2001: ''

Regina Coeli "Regina caeli" (; Queen of Heaven) is a musical antiphon addressed to the Blessed Virgin Mary that is used in the liturgy of the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church during the Easter season, from Easter Sunday until Pentecost. During this seaso ...

'' – Regina *2002: ''La Source des Sarrazins'' (TV Movie) – Rose *2002: '' The Truth About Charlie'' – mysterious woman in black (final film role)

Discography

* 1956 : Fais-moi mal Johnny de Boris Vian * 1964 : Magali Noël chante Boris Vian * 1988 : Magali Noël chante Boris Vian (CD Jacques Canetti/Musidisc) * 1989 : Regard sur Vian, with Stéphanie Noël, live in Beausobre * 2002 : Magali Noël (CD Story Mercury)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Noel, Magali French film actresses French television actresses 1931 births 2015 deaths Actresses from İzmir 20th-century French actresses 21st-century French actresses 20th-century French women singers Musicians from İzmir