History of Yvette Mimieux in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2024

Yvette Mimieux, a prominent American actress during the 1960s and 1970s, rose to fame with her role in "The Time Machine" (1960). Her talent earned her three Golden Globe Award nominations throughout her career.

January 8, 1942: Birth of Yvette Mimieux

Yvette Carmen Mimieux was born on January 8, 1942.

1943: N/A

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December 19, 1959: First Marriage to Evan Harland Engber

Yvette Mimieux married Evan Harland Engber on December 19, 1959, at the age of 17.

1959: Acting Debut

At the age of 17, Yvette Mimieux made her acting debut in episodes of the television shows "Yancy Derringer" and "One Step Beyond" in 1959.

1960: Notable Role in "Where the Boys Are"

Yvette Mimieux appeared in the highly popular teen comedy-drama "Where the Boys Are" in 1960.

1960: Golden Globe Nomination and Film Releases

Yvette Mimieux starred in "Platinum High School" and "The Time Machine," both released in 1960. Her performance in "Platinum High School" earned her a Golden Globe nomination for "New Star Of The Year - Actress."

1960: Breakout Role in "The Time Machine"

Yvette Mimieux's breakout role was in the film "The Time Machine" in 1960.

1961: Role in "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse"

Yvette Mimieux had a role in the film "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" in 1961.

1962: Critically Acclaimed Role in "Light in the Piazza"

Yvette Mimieux starred in the romantic drama "Light in the Piazza" in 1962, playing a mentally disabled girl. Although the film was not a financial success, it was well-received critically.

1963: Film Appearances and Collaboration with Charlton Heston

Yvette Mimieux appeared in "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" and "Diamond Head" in 1963, the latter co-starring Charlton Heston.

1964: Acclaimed Guest Role in "Dr. Kildare"

Yvette Mimieux guest-starred on two episodes of "Dr. Kildare" alongside Richard Chamberlain in 1964, playing a surfer with epilepsy. Her performance received critical acclaim.

1964: Cameo Appearance in "Looking for Love"

Yvette Mimieux made a cameo appearance as herself in the film "Looking for Love" in 1964.

1965: Western with Max von Sydow

Yvette Mimieux starred alongside Max von Sydow in the Western "The Reward" in 1965.

1965: Role in "Joy in the Morning"

Yvette Mimieux starred in the romantic melodrama "Joy in the Morning" in 1965.

1965: Golden Globe Nomination for "Dr. Kildare" Role

Yvette Mimieux's performance in "Dr. Kildare" earned her a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Actress In A Television Series" in 1965.

1967: Film Appearances in "Monkeys, Go Home!" and "The Caper of the Golden Bulls"

Yvette Mimieux appeared in the Disney comedy "Monkeys, Go Home!" and the heist film "The Caper of the Golden Bulls," both released in 1967.

1967: Television Movie and Reunion with Rod Taylor

Yvette Mimieux appeared in the TV movie "The Desperate Hours" and reunited with Rod Taylor in the war film "Dark of the Sun" in 1967 and 1968, respectively.

1968: Hollywood Bowl Narration

Yvette Mimieux narrated a classical music concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 1968.

1969: Success with "Three in the Attic" and Critical Acclaim for "The Picasso Summer"

Yvette Mimieux starred in the sex comedy "Three in the Attic," a hit for AIP, and appeared in the critically acclaimed film "The Picasso Summer" alongside Albert Finney in 1969.

1970: Lead Role in "The Most Deadly Game"

Yvette Mimieux landed a lead role in Aaron Spelling's TV series "The Most Deadly Game" in 1970, replacing the late Inger Stevens.

1970: Lead Role in "The Delta Factor"

Yvette Mimieux played the female lead in the action film "The Delta Factor" in 1970.

1971: Business Ventures, Archaeology Studies, and Legal Dispute

Around 1971, Yvette Mimieux pursued business ventures selling Haitian products, studied archaeology, and sued her agent for lack of movie work.

1971: Golden Globe Nomination for "The Most Deadly Game"

Yvette Mimieux received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Actress – Drama Series for her performance in "The Most Deadly Game" in 1971.

1972: Role in "Skyjacked"

Yvette Mimieux appeared as an air hostess in the thriller "Skyjacked" in 1972.

1972: Marriage to Stanley Donen

Yvette Mimieux married film director Stanley Donen in 1972.

1973: Science Fiction Film "The Neptune Factor"

Yvette Mimieux starred in the science fiction film "The Neptune Factor" in 1973.

1974: Writing and Starring in "Hit Lady"

Yvette Mimieux wrote and starred in the television film "Hit Lady" in 1974.

1975: Roles in "The Legend of Valentino" and "Journey into Fear"

Yvette Mimieux starred in "The Legend of Valentino" and the Canadian thriller "Journey into Fear," a remake of a 1943 Orson Welles film, in 1975.

1976: Unsuccessful TV Pilot

Yvette Mimieux starred in a pilot for a TV sitcom based on "Bell, Book and Candle" in 1976, but it was not picked up.

1976: Box-Office Success with "Jackson County Jail"

Yvette Mimieux starred in the crime drama "Jackson County Jail" in 1976, which became a box-office hit.

1977: Television Movie Appearances

Yvette Mimieux appeared in the TV movies "Snowbeast" and "Ransom for Alice!" in 1977.

1978: Television Movie Appearances

Yvette Mimieux appeared in the TV movies "Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell" and "Outside Chance" in 1978.

1979: Television Movie Appearance

Yvette Mimieux appeared in the TV movie "Disaster on the Coastliner" in 1979.

1979: Role in Disney's "The Black Hole"

Yvette Mimieux co-starred in Walt Disney Productions' first PG-rated feature, the science fiction film "The Black Hole," in 1979.

1981: Lead Role in "Circle of Power"

Yvette Mimieux had the lead role in the film "Circle of Power" in 1981.

1982: Television Movie Appearance

Yvette Mimieux appeared in the TV movie "Forbidden Love" in 1982.

1983: Television Appearances

Yvette Mimieux appeared in the TV movie "Night Partners" and made guest appearances on "The Love Boat" and "Lime Street" in 1983.

1984: Writing and Producing "Obsessive Love"

Yvette Mimieux co-wrote and co-produced the television film "Obsessive Love" in 1984.

1985: Divorce from Stanley Donen

Yvette Mimieux and Stanley Donen divorced in 1985.

1985: Lead Role in "Berrenger's"

Yvette Mimieux had the lead role in the short-lived TV series "Berrenger's" in 1985.

1986: Supporting Role in "The Fifth Missile"

Yvette Mimieux had a supporting role in the TV movie "The Fifth Missile" in 1986.

1990: Guest Appearance in "Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception"

Yvette Mimieux made a guest appearance in the TV movie "Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception" in 1990.

1992: Final Film Role in "Lady Boss"

Yvette Mimieux's final film appearance was in a supporting role in "Lady Boss" in 1992.

January 18, 2022: Death of Yvette Mimieux

Yvette Mimieux passed away on January 18, 2022.

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