- Born
- Died
- Birth nameIvo Livi
- Nickname
- The Latin Lover
- Height1.86 m
- Yves Montand was born on October 13, 1921 in Monsummano Terme, Tuscany, Italy. He was an actor, known for Jean de Florette (1986), Z (1969) and Le Salaire de la peur (1953). He was married to Simone Signoret. He died on November 9, 1991 in Senlis, Oise, France.
- SpouseSimone Signoret(December 22, 1951 - September 30, 1985) (her death)
- Children
- RelativesJean-Louis Livi(Niece or Nephew)
- He is interred near his wife Simone Signoret in the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.
- In her book "My Lucky Stars", Shirley MacLaine wrote that before filming on Ma geisha (1962) began, Montand bet her husband Steve Parker that he could seduce her. Parker, whom MacLaine learned later, was having an affair at the time, took Montand up on the bet; Montand won.
- The name of "Yves Montand" comes from his childhood: his Italian mother used to yell at him "Ivo, monta" ("come upstairs, Ivo" in Tuscan dialect) when it was time to go home.
- Dated famous French singer Édith Piaf from 1944 to 1946.
- Became the first popular singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House, in 1982.
- I think a man can have two, maybe three affairs, while he is married. But three is the absolute maximum. After that, you're cheating.
- [on Gérard Depardieu] He's the actor of the new generation. I don't mean one of - he is THE one.
- We decided to make political films that some people objected to.
- I have to love the song. If I don't love it, I won't sing it - however much they pay.
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