Quick Facts
- NAME: Sarah Bernhardt
- OCCUPATION: Film Actress, Theater Actress
- BIRTH DATE: c. October 22, 1844
- DEATH DATE: March 26, 1923
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Paris, France
- PLACE OF DEATH: Paris, France
- Originally: Henriette-Rosine Bernardt
- Nickname: Divine Sarah
- Nickname: French la Divine Sarah
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Sarah Bernhardt was regarded as the greatest French actress of the later 19th century and one of the best-known figures in the history of the stage.
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Sarah Bernhardt was regarded as the greatest French actress of the later 19th century. She was brought up by a courtesan mother who arranged for Sarah to attend the Paris Conservatoire. Thanks to her mother's boyfriend, a duke, she was accepted by Comédie-Française. She eventually found great fame acting on stages throughout Europe and America. She also starred in some of the earliest films.© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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