Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt · Arts & Literature
Legendary French stage actress of the Belle Epoque.
1844, Paris, France — 1923, Paris, France
France
Sarah Bernhardt is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Legendary French stage actress of the Belle Epoque.
Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actress often called the most famous performer of the 19th century, dominating the theatre of the Belle Époque and touring the world in roles from Racine's Phèdre to Hamlet. Born to a Dutch Jewish mother, she was of Jewish origin, though she was later baptized and raised partly in a convent; her Jewish heritage was a recurring theme in press coverage of her life. Her fame helped define the very idea of the modern celebrity performer.
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Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)
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Legendary French stage actress of the Belle Epoque.
Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)
