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Tsilla Chelton (21 June 1919 – 15 July 2012) was a French actress of theatre and film, famous for playing the main role in 1990 film , in which she was nominated for a César Awards and as an elderly Dominican in Sister Smile.


Biography
Tsilla Schilton was born in but spent her childhood in Belgium. The daughter of French parents of Jewish heritage, she lost her mother at the age of 6, and followed her father to . She moved to during World War II before settling in Paris. Married to decorator Jacques Noël, she had 4 children.

Attracted by theatre, she started acting in 's troupe. Other sources, such as Le Monde, list 1918 as the birth date and 94 years old when she died.

Her career was mainly in theatre, where she acted in the eleven works of Eugène Ionesco, earning a Molière Award for best comedian in Ionesco's . She premiered the plays of in France, with , and .

On the big screen, she became famous at 71 for her work in the 1990 Étienne Chatiliez film Tatie Danielle, where she played the title role as a hateful and cantankerous old lady. She taught from 1964 onwards and was the teacher of the actors of the troupe, including Gérard Jugnot, , and Thierry Lhermitte.


Death
Chelton died at 93 in Brussels, Belgium.

Her ashes were buried in the Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris.


Theatre
  • 1952 : The underground lovers by , directed by , Théâtre Lancry
  • 1952 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre Lancry
  • 1953 : Victimes du devoir by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre du Quartier latin, Théâtre des Célestins
  • 1953 : La Femme du condamné by , Théâtre des Célestins
  • 1954 : Man Equals Man by , directed by Jean-Marie Serreau, Théâtre des Célestins, Théâtre de l'Œuvre
  • 1955 : Jacques ou la soumission by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de la Huchette
  • 1955 : Le Tableau by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de la Huchette
  • 1956 : L'Impromptu de l'Alma by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Maurice Jacquemont, Studio des Champs-Élysées
  • 1956 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Studio des Champs-Élysées, Théâtre des Célestins
  • 1957 : A Marriage Proposal by , directed by Maurice Jacquemont, Théâtre de l'Ambigu
  • 1957 : The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico García Lorca, directed by Maurice Jacquemont, Théâtre de l'Ambigu
  • 1957 : Pericles, Prince of Tyre by William Shakespeare, directed by René Dupuy, Théâtre de l'Ambigu
  • 1958 : by Beniamino Joppolo, directed by Michel de Ré, Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui
  • 1960 : Victimes du devoir by Eugène Ionesco, directed by ,
  • 1960 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Studio des Champs-Élysées
  • 1961 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Studio des Champs-Élysées
  • 1961 : by Romain Weingarten, directed by the author, Théâtre de Lutèce
  • 1962 : Chemises de nuit by Eugène Ionesco, François Billetdoux and , directed by Antoine Bourseiller, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
  • 1962 : Délire à deux by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Antoine Bourseiller, Studio des Champs-Élysées
  • 1962 : by Jacques Audiberti, directed by François Maistre, Théâtre de l'Athénée
  • 1962 : by , directed by François Maistre, Théâtre de l'Athénée
  • 1962 : Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de l'Alliance française
  • 1963 : Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Festival du Jeune Théâtre Liège
  • 1963 : and Scène à quatre by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Festival du Jeune Théâtre Liège
  • 1963 : Célimare le bien-aimé by Eugène Labiche and , directed by , Théâtre de l'Alliance française
  • 1964 : Richard III by , directed by and Roland Piétri, Théâtre Montparnasse
  • 1965 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre Gramont
  • 1966 : Spectacle Beckett-Ionesco-Pinget including Délire à deux by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Jean-Louis Barrault, Odéon-Théâtre de France
  • 1966 : Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de l'Athénée
  • 1967 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre Gramont
  • 1968 : Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Festival de la Cité Théâtre du Midi
  • 1969 : Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Festival de , Festivals d'été
  • 1969 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , tournée
  • 1969 : Au théâtre ce soir : Many d', directed by , producer , Théâtre Marigny
  • 1970 : Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de l'Athénée
  • 1970 : Les Adieux de la Grande Duchesse by Bernard Da Costa, directed by , Poche Montparnasse
  • 1971 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de l'Alliance française
  • 1971 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de l'Alliance française
  • 1971 : La Jeune Fille à marier by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de l'Alliance française
  • 1972 : Le Saut du lit by and John Chapman, directed by Jean Le Poulain, Théâtre Montparnasse
  • 1973 : Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Festival d'
  • 1975 : Les Adieux de la Grande Duchesse by Bernard Da Costa, directed by Jacques Mauclair, Théâtre Rive Gauche
  • 1975 : L'Homme aux valises by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre de l'Atelier
  • 1976 : La Reine de la nuit by Christian Giudicelli, directed by Gérard Caillaud, Théâtre de Plaisance
  • 1976 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre des Célestins, Théâtre de Boulogne-Billancourt
  • 1977 : Le Sexe faible by Édouard Bourdet, directed by Jean Meyer, Théâtre des Célestins
  • 1978 : by , directed by Jean Meyer, Théâtre des Célestins
  • 1978 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre du Marais
  • 1978 : Au théâtre ce soir : Vous ne l'emporterez pas avec vous de and , directed by , producer , Théâtre Marigny
  • 1978 : Au théâtre ce soir : Brocéliande de Henry de Montherlant, directed by Jean Meyer, producer , Théâtre Marigny
  • 1981 : Au théâtre ce soir : Mort ou vif de Max Régnier, directed by , producer , Théâtre Marigny
  • 1987 : Crucifixion dans un boudoir turc by , directed by , Théâtre de l'Odéon
  • 1987 : Reine mère by Mainlo Santinelli, directed by José Quaglio, Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
  • 1988 : Le Saut du lit by and John Chapman, directed by Jean Le Poulain, Théâtre des Variétés
  • 1991 : En conduisant Miss Daisy by , directed by Gérard Vergez, Théâtre Antoine
  • 1993 : by Eugène Ionesco, directed by , Théâtre du Marais
  • 1996 : Le Mal de mère by Pierre-Olivier Scotto, directed by Françoise Seigner, Théâtre de la Madeleine
  • 1997 : Le Mal de mère by Pierre-Olivier Scotto, directed by Françoise Seigner, Théâtre des Célestins
  • 1998 : Le Mal de mère by Pierre-Olivier Scotto, directed by Françoise Seigner, Théâtre du Palais-Royal
  • 2000 : Le ciel est égoïste by Pierre-Olivier Scotto and , directed by , Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Théâtre Montansier
  • 2001 : Une femme de lettres and Un bi-choco sous le sofa by , directed by Jean-Claude Idée, Théâtre Tristan-Bernard


Filmography
1962War of the Buttons
1963Sweet and Sour
LektionenPianist TV movie
Bébert et l'omnibusTraveler (2)
1965Les copainsInn manageress (3)
La grosse caisseNewspaper sellerAlex Joffé
La communale Jean L'Hôte
1966Antony Jean KerchbronTV movie
1968Very Happy AlexanderMadame Bouillot (4)
Les compagnons de BaalCosmochronos's worshiperPierre PrévertTV Mini-Series (4 episodes)
Mazel Tov ou le mariage
1969Les Gauloises bleuesDirector
Les enquêtes du commissaire MaigretMadame MartinRené LucotTV series (1 episode)
1970Madame Cliston
The Wedding RingMadame DuvernetChristian de Chalonge
1971Ten Days' WonderThéo's mother
ShéhérazadeMagicianPierre BadelTV movie
1972Le seize à KerbriantBlancheMichel WynTV series
1973Le machinMadame LedieuArmand RidelTV movie
L'amour du métierMademoiselle ParentYves LaumetTV series
1974L'implantationAunt EugénieGuy LefrancTV movie
Mort au juryMadame Muss-LeduranJean MaleyTV series
ShanksMrs. Barton
1975C'est pas parce qu'on a rien à dire qu'il faut fermer sa gueule...Madame PipiJacques Besnard
Plus amer que la mortMadame DejeanMichel Wyn (2)TV movie
La adúlteraSimone
1977Commissaire MoulinMoulin's great-auntRobert GuezTV series (1 episode)
At Night All Cats Are CrazyMadame BanalescoGérard Zingg
Matron
Deux auteurs en folie Joseph Drimal, Claude Fayard,
François Gir & Jean-Paul Roux
TV Mini-Series
1978La vierge folleDuchess CharanceJean Kerchbron (2)TV movie
1980Aéroport: Charter 2020SimonePierre LaryTV movie
1981Les gaietés de la correctionnelleWidow DulionJoannick Desclers & Jeannette HubertTV series (1 episode)
Les amours des années grisesMadame AmmardGérard ThomasTV series (1 episode)
1982L'épreuveMadame ArganteTV movie
Paris-Saint-LazareWoman from GuerinMarco PicoTV Mini-Series
1984Le château Jean Kerchbron (3)TV movie
1985Hôtel du siècleHonorineJean Kerchbron (4)TV series
Le diamant de SalisburyNannyChristiane SpieroTV movie
1986L'ami MaupassantCharlotte CachelinAlain DhénautTV series (1 episode)
Cinéma 16MadeleineJean-Claude CharnayTV series (1 episode)
Mademoiselle BMademoiselle ToutardBernard QueysanneTV movie
1987Les fortifsLady in blueMarco Pico (2)TV movie
Qui c'est ce garçon?Aunt MadelineNadine TrintignantTV Mini-Series
1988La sonate pathétiqueMadame TchourikovaJean-Paul CarrèreTV series
1989La grande cabrioleDelphine de NocéTV Mini-Series
Le saut du litMarie-Odile Dumur des RosiersPierre CavassilasTV movie
1990Tatie DanielleÉtienne ChatiliezNominated - César Award for Best Actress
Marie PervencheMadame Dubois-JoubertTV series (1 episode)
1992Les eaux dormantesAuntJacques Tréfouel
1993La Soif de l'orMémé ZézetteGérard Oury
1997Et si on faisait un bébé?ManouChristiane Spiero (2)TV movie
2000Family PackLeaChris Vander Stappen
2001Madame Lacross
2003Le pacte du silenceMother JosephGraham Guit
Mauvais espritBaker's ladyPatrick Alessandrin
L'adorable femme des neigesFélicieJean-Marc VervoortTV movie
2004Le choix de MachaHortenseMarianne LamourTV movie
Haute coiffureSimoneMarc RivièreTV movie
Tout le plaisir est pour moiGabyIsabelle Broué
2005Fabien CosmaMadame PignonTV series (1 episode)
2006En fanfareGodelieveVéronique JadinShort
2007Zone libreMadame SchwartzChristophe Malavoy
Let's DanceTatianaNoémie Lvovsky
2008Mother Magloire (2)TV series (1 episode)
Pandora's BoxNusretYeşim UstaoğluCinemanila International Film Festival - Best Actress
San Sebastián International Film Festival - Best Actress
2009Soeur SourireOldest Dominican
PersécutionOld womanPatrice Chéreau
Au siècle de MaupassantEugénie de MorvilleGérard Jourd'huiTV series (1 episode)
2007-10Melting Pot CaféElisabethJean-Marc Vervoort (2)TV series (18 episodes)
2012Les pieds dans le platSoniaSimon AstierTV movie
2013LandesMadame LarailletFrançois-Xavier Vives


Awards
  • 1991: nominated to the César of best actress for .
  • 1991: nominated to the Molière of comedy for En conduisant Miss Daisy.
  • 1994: Molière of comedy for .
  • 1997: nominated to the Molière of comedy for Le Mal de mère.
  • 2000: knight of the Légion d'honneur
  • 2008: best female interpretation at the San Sebastián International Film Festival for La Boîte de Pandore.
  • 2009: best female interpretation at the Festival du film d’aventures de for La Boîte de Pandore and Sœur Sourire.
  • 2009: Best Performance of the 27th Fajr International Film Festival ("World Panorama" section) for Pandora's Box, along with and Ovul Avkiran


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