Sarah Bernhardt
French stage actress, painter and sculptor (1844–1923)
1844 — 1923
Quick Facts
Profession
French stage actress, painter and sculptor (1844–1923)
Born
October 23, 1844
Died
1923 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, writer, sculptor
FranceBorn in ParisDied in 17th arrondissement of Paris
1844
Born in Paris (1844-10-23)
1875
PositionSociétaire of the Comédie-Française (1875–1880)
1923
Died in 17th arrondissement of Paris
About
Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actress who starred in some of the most popular French plays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas fils, Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo, Fédora and La Tosca by Victorien Sardou, and L'Aiglon by Edmond Rostand. She played female and male roles, including Shakespeare's Hamlet. Rostand called her "the queen of the pose and the princess of the gesture", and Hugo praised her "golden voice". She made several theatrical tours worldwide and was one of the early prominent actresses to make sound recordings and act in motion pictures. She was also an accomplished visual artist, as a painter and particularly as a sculptor.
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Who is Sarah Bernhardt?+
Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actress who starred in some of the most popular French plays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas fils, Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo, Fédora and La Tosca by Victorien Sardou, and L'Aiglon by Edmond Rostand. She pla
What does the name Sarah mean?+
The name Sarah means "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is of English origin.
When was Sarah Bernhardt born?+
Sarah Bernhardt was born on October 23, 1844.
When did Sarah Bernhardt die?+
Sarah Bernhardt died in 1923, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.
The name Sarah is of English origin, meaning "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sarah — October 23, 1844
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
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