Josiane Balasko

Born: 1950-04-15

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Josiane Balasko (born 15 April 1950) is a French actress, writer and director.

She was born Josiane Balašković in Paris. One of Balasko's most recognized roles among English speakers is as a lesbian in 1995's Gazon maudit (French Twist). She won the 1996 César Award (shared with Telsche Boorman) for best writing for this film, for which she was also nominated as best director. The movie itself was nominated for best film.

Balasko's other César nominations for best actress were for Trop belle pour toi (1989), Tout le monde n'a pas eu la chance d'avoir des parents communistes (1993), Cette femme-là (2003).

She is married to George Aguilar, who is also an actor.

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Known For

The Tenant
Animal
Dead Tired
The Hedgehog
Didier
When Fall Is Coming
Santa Claus Is a Stinker
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
French Twist
Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui

Top Movie Credits

The Tenant Viviane, Office Worker
Animal La fille du supermarché
Dead Tired Josiane Balasko
The Hedgehog Renée Michel
Didier Madame Massort
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Girl in Purple (uncredited)