The Resume

(April 29, 1924-July 17, 2020)
Born in Paris, France
Birth name was Renee Marcelle Jeanmaire
Prima ballerina in Les Ballets des Champs-Elysees
Became famous for her performance in 'Carmen' (1949)
Appeared in the films 'Hans Christian Anderson' (1952), 'Anything Goes' (1956), 'Folies-Bergere' (1956), 'Too Many Lovers' (1957) and 'Guinguette' (1959)

Why she might be annoying:

In several of her films, she was billed using the single name 'Jeanmaire.'
Time magazine said she had a 'raspy, pushcart-vendor voice.'
She starred on Broadway in a revival of 'Can-Can' that folded after five performances (1981).

Why she might not be annoying:

Her dancing was known for its energy and passion.
She has been married to choreographer Roland Petit for over 50 years.
Howard Hughes was so obsessed with her that he bought an entire ballet company as part of an (unsuccessful) attempt to seduce her.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ballet Dancers
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 30]
• Edith Head Models
• I am a Citizen of France
• I Died in 2020 (Ranked: 96)
• Look at Me, I Tip My Hat To You
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Top Hat
• Look at My Album Cover
• Profiles 29501-29750 (Ranked: 29621)
• We Celebrated Our Golden Anniversary
• We Died on the Same Day (Ranked: 20200717)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 138 Votes: 47.10% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 106 Votes: 43.40% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 12 Votes: 25.00% Annoying