Elisabeth Furse

About

Heroine of World War II who helped people escape from Nazi-occupied France.

Before Fame

Her aunt nicknamed her Lisl, which is why she later took the name Elisabeth.

Trivia

She was a communist activist and an early member of the Association of Cinematograph and Television Technicians.

Family Life

She had three husbands throughout her life named Bertie Coker, Peter Haden-Guest, and Patrick John Dolignon Furse. Her five children were named Anthony Haden-Guest, John Furse, Katharine Furse, Anna Furse, and Sara Furse.

Associated With

Like Marcel Marceau, she also worked against the Nazi occupation of France.