Tania Balachova
Tania Balachova | |
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| Born | Tatiana Pavlovna Balachova 5 February 1902 |
| Died | 4 August 1973 (aged 71) Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, France |
| Alma mater | Royal Conservatory of Brussels |
| Occupations | Actor, director, acting teacher |
| Spouse | Raymond Rouleau |
Tatiana Pavlovna Balachova (Russian: Татьяна Павловна Балашова; 25 February 1902–4 August 1973), known as Tania Balachova, was a Russian-French actress and director. After World War II, she became one of the most influential acting tutors in France.
Early life
Balachova was born in Saint Petersburg on 25 February 1902.[1] Her family emigrated to Brussels, where she studied at the Royal Conservatory.[1] It was at the conservatory that she met her future husband, Belgian actor Raymond Rouleau.[1]
Career
Balachova and Rouleau married and moved together to Paris. There, they collaborated with Gaston Baty, Charles Dullin, Louis Jouvet, Georges Pitoëff, and Antonin Artaud, among others.[1] They separated in 1940, though they continued to work together professionally.[2] She originated the role of Inès in Jean-Paul Sartre's Huis Clos [No Exit] at the Vieux-Colombier Theatre in May 1944.[3]:30
She went on to become an acting tutor in France, training many of its talent in theatre and cinema.[4]
Death
She died in Bagnoles-de-l'Orne on 4 August 1973 of a heart attack.[1]
Notable students
Selected theatre works
| Date | Role | Play | Author | Director | Theatre | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1928 | The Dybbuk | S. Ansky | Gaston Baty | Studio des Champs-Élysées | [11] | |
| 2 & 9 June 1928 | Indra's Daughter/Agnes | A Dream Play | August Strindberg | Antonin Artaud | Théâtre Alfred Jarry | [11] |
| May 1944 | Inès | Huis Clos [No Exit] | Jean-Paul Sartre | Raymond Rouleau | Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Mort de la comédienne Tania Balachova L'ÉTRANGÈRE AU TURBAN". Le Monde.fr (in French). Le Monde. 7 August 1973. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ↑ Bertin, Michael (1986). The Play and Its Critic: Essays for Eric Bentley. University Press of America. ISBN 978-0-8191-5640-2.
- ↑ Sartre, Jean-Paul (3 December 1987). Huis Clos (in French). Psychology Press. ISBN 978-0-415-04003-7.
- 1 2 Leonard, Michael (17 January 2020). Philippe Garrel. Manchester University Press. ISBN 978-1-5261-1597-3.
- ↑ Arestrup, Niels (2001). Tous mes incendies. Paris: Plon. p. 38-41. ISBN 978-2-259-19295-8.
- ↑ Crisp, Colin (1997). The Classic French Cinema, 1930-1960. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-21115-6.
- ↑ "Michael Lonsdale obituary". The Guardian. 22 September 2020.
- ↑ Nesselson, Lisa (December 2000). "Obituary: Christian Marquand". Variety. Vol. 381, no. 4. p. 70. ProQuest 236318820.
- ↑ Frick, John W.; Vallillo, Stephen M. (1994). Theatrical Directors: A Biographical Dictionary. Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-27478-7.
- ↑ "Daniel Emilfork, 74 ans, est une «gueule» du ciné-théâtre. Comment s'arranger d'effrayer? Dernières de son spectacle confession. Le monstre de service". www.liberation.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Paris-soir". Gallica. 1 June 1928. Retrieved 4 March 2021.