Biography

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, Surrey, England opened its doors in 1965 as a proud memorial to the much loved French actress who had made her home in nearby Effingham Common, and whose warmth, humour and talent gave her an unrivalled position on the English stage for forty-six years.

Studied piano at the Paris Conservatoire from the age of nine. Two years later, she performed public concert recitals.

She was a president of the League Against Cruel Sports from 1948 to 1951.

Screen, stage, television actress, and pianist.

In private life she always shied away from publicity, keeping the public and private sides of her life completely separate.