Yvette Mimieux | 8/1/1942 | 79
Yvette Mimieux is an actress well-known for her extensive work for Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer (MGM). Born in Los Angeles, she aspired to be an actress very early on. She first appeared in minor roles on Yancy Derringer and One Step Beyond. Her first work with MGM was in the film adaptation of H.G. Well’s novel The Time Machine in 1960. Her most notable film with MGM was Light in the Piazza, released in 1962. While it performed below expectations at the box office, it was well-received by film critics. Throughout Mimieux’s time with the studio, she had at least ten acting credits to her name.
She left MGM in 1965, eventually diversifying her acting resume. Among her most notable works from then on include Jackson County Jail, Hit Lady, Circle of Power, and Lady Boss, with the latter being her final film. She retired from the industry in 1992. Outside of acting, Mimieux was known for her interests in various fields, including archaeology, journalism, and creative writing.
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