Actress Irene Jacob is best known for her roles in the films 'The Double Life of Veronique' and 'Three Colors: Red'. She has also appeared in numerous other films, television shows, and stage productions. Jacob won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'The Double Life of Veronique'. She has been nominated for several other awards, including a Cesar Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Three Colors: Red'. Jacob is a Swiss-born actress who has worked in both French and English-language productions.