Bérénice Bejo

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Characters played by Bérénice Bejo

Peppy Miller — The Artist (2011)

Peppy Miller is a young woman who becomes a major sound-film star after George Valentin notices her talent and insists she receive a part. She develops strong chemistry with George, rises through increasingly prominent roles, and later supports him through bankruptcy and despair. She persuades the studio to feature his dancing so he can return to filmmaking without speaking.

Sophia Assalas — Under Paris (2024)

Marine researcher and protagonist who loses her husband and team to a massive shark named Lilith. Recruited by police to track the shark in Paris, she discovers it can adapt to freshwater and breed mutated offspring. She collaborates with Adil to plan the shark's destruction and survives the catastrophic flooding of Paris.

Marie Taylor — Populaire (2012)

Marie Taylor is Bob Taylor's wife and Louis Échard's former flame. She gives Rose Pamphyle piano lessons to strengthen her fingers and helps bring Rose into Louis's family life. Later, Marie explains why she chose Bob and encourages Louis to overcome his fear and admit his love for Rose.

Yolande — A Bookshop in Paris (2021)

Yolande is an actress preparing for an unconventional theatrical production built around improvised emotional material. While searching for her lost dog and coping with rehearsal pressures, she speaks candidly about fear and misunderstanding. She dreams about Vincenzo, invites him to dinner, and admits she cannot stay away despite his attempts to keep distance.

Larmina El Akmar Betouche — OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006)

Egyptian intelligence agent and OSS 117's capable, exasperated partner in Cairo.

Clotilde, la voisine / la femme à la porte — The Lost Prince (2020)

A neighbor who interacts with Djibi in his daily life. Her dual title suggests she may also appear in the fantasy realm, serving as a grounded counterpart to his imaginative world.

Elisa — Sweet Dreams (2016)

A compassionate doctor who plays a vital role in Massimo's psychological recovery. She provides the professional guidance and safe environment necessary for him to confront his past and manage his panic attacks.

Marie — Nothing to Hide (2018)

Marie hosts the dinner party with her husband, Vincent, bringing their longtime friends and their wives together during an expected lunar eclipse. After Ben's story prompts discussion about phone privacy, she proposes the game that places everyone's phones at the center of the table.

Nadia / Natsumi — Final Cut (2022)

Nadia brings her daughter to see the work during the increasingly chaotic production.

Ebe — Another End (2024)

Ebe is Sal's sister and an employee of Aeternum, the company operating the Another End technology. Worried about Sal's depression and suicide attempt, she helps arrange his sessions with Zoe-Ava and extends their time together despite risking her job. She is ultimately fired after repeatedly resuscitating Sal.

Chou — Funan (2019)

The resilient matriarch who endures forced evacuation, starvation, and repeated family separations under the Khmer Rouge regime while desperately trying to reunite with her youngest son, Sovanh.

Carole — The Search (2014)

French-born NGO worker and EU Human Rights Committee representative based in Chechnya. She befriends the traumatized child Hadji, helps him regain his speech, interviews Helen, delivers a critical report to the UN, and ultimately aids in reuniting Hadji with his siblings.

Career Overview

Bérénice Bejo has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Under Paris Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Artist, Under Paris, The Childhood of a Leader. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
73
Birth Date
1976-07-07
Birth Place
Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q28487), public domain (CC0).