Pamela Stanford

Monique Delaunay (known professionally as Pamela Stanford) is a French actress and cinematographer. She was raised in the countryside near a forest outside Fontainebleau, France, where she developed an early connection to artistic expression that would shape her future career. Stanford began her career as a dancer at the famous Folies-Bergère before transitioning into film work as an extra. Her entrance into the entertainment industry expanded beyond acting, as she also worked as a model for various photographers and painters throughout her career. At age fourteen, she served as a model for a painting created by renowned novelist Patricia Highsmith, and later posed for painter Paul Aïzpiri. Her film career included notable roles in European cinema during the 1970s, appearing in productions such as "Lorna, the Exorcist" and "The Burglars." Stanford also expanded her technical expertise behind the camera, establishing herself as a cinematographer while continuing her acting work. Her artistic pursuits extended beyond film, as she developed skills as a painter, demonstrating the multifaceted creative talents that characterized her professional journey. Stanford's work spans multiple areas of film production, including acting and producing, reflecting her comprehensive understanding of the entertainment industry. Her career represents the versatile artistic spirit of European cinema during the 1970s, when performers often crossed traditional boundaries between different forms of creative expression.