Simone Signoret

Overview

Simone Signoret (née Kaminker) born Wiesbaden, Germany March 25, 1921 (d. 1985). Famous French actress, peace activist; opposed Algeria War; rejected nuclear weapons; introduced Jane Fonda to anti-Vietnam War rallies; publicly opposed Russian invasion of Hungary.

Quotations

“For me there are no laws. . . You do what you want and know is right. That is the only law. Individual courage is the only interesting thing in life.” (People, June 12, 1978; 1959 sketch by Nicholas Volpe, Wikipedia)