Berthe Cerny | |
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 Berthe de Choudens by Jean Reutlinger | |
| Born | Françoise Berthe-Hélène-Lucie de Choudens 31 January 1868 Paris, France |
| Died | 27 March 1940 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Actress |
Berthe Cerny (born Françoise Berthe-Hélène-Lucie de Choudens; 31 January 1868 – 27 March 1940) was a French actress, known as an elegant blonde beauty. She had a brilliant career, interpreting both classical and contemporary roles. She had several affairs, including with the politicians Aristide Briand and Paul Reynaud, and had two sons by other lovers. She joined the Comédie-Française in 1906 and became a sociétaire in 1909.