Jeanne Moreau was a legendary French actress, director, and singer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century European cinema. Born 1928 in Paris, she rose to prominence during the 1950s and became a defining face of the French New Wave movement in the 1960s Known for her smoky voice, intense screen presence, and deeply expressive acting, Moreau broke away from the traditional portrayals of women in film and embraced complex, independent, and often enigmatic characters