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Josiane Balasko

Josiane Balasko

Acting1950Paris, 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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Acting History

2025
Offshoring
as Marianne
2024
When Fall Is Coming
as Marie-Claude
Party of Fools
as Bobotte
C à vous
TVas Self - Guest• 2 eps
Faut Voir - L'hebdo cinéma
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
2023
2022
Quelle époque !
TVas Self - Guest
2021
Price of Parenting
as Chantal Blanc
Knock, Knock, It's Mom!
as Jacqueline Mazerin
Télématin
TVas Self• 2 eps
The Apartment
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
2020
L'Esprit de famille
as Marguerite, la mère d'Alexandre
C'est la vie
as Dominique
2019
The Spellbound
as Leonora Evesco
15 Minutes of War
as Michèle Sampieri
By the Grace of God
as Irène, Emmanuel's Mother
My Out-Laws
as Coline Rossi
Burger Quiz
TVas Self• 1 eps
Salut les Terriens !
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
The Bonfire of Destiny
TVas Madame Huchon
My Out-Laws
Producer
2018
Volontaire
as La mère
2017
The New Adventures of Cinderella
as la méchante belle-mère / la voisine
2016
Josephine, Pregnant & Fabulous
as la mère de Joséphine
Back to Mom's
as Jacqueline Mazerin
Quotidien
TVas Self - Guest
2015
The Roommates Party
as La gardienne
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
TVas Josiane Balasko (voice)• 1 eps
2014
Aunt Hilda!
as Dolorès (voice)
Les Gazelles
as Brigitte
2013
Half-Sister
as Antoinette
Half-Sister
Director
2012
Maman
as La mère
Mes héros
as Olga
Of Women and Horses
as Joséphine de Silène
2011
Beur sur la ville
as Mamie Nova
A Happy Event
as Claire
2010
Holiday
as Christiane Mercier
2009
Park Benches
as Solange Renivelle
The Hedgehog
as Renée Michel
Neuilly Yo Mama!
as Mme Bachelot, directrice du collège Saint-Exupéry
2008
A Day at the Museum
as The mother in Chanel
2007
Ruby Blue
as Stephanie
The Key
as Michèle Varin
The Red Inn
as Rose Martin
2006
2005
La vie est à nous !
as Blanche Delhomme
I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed
as Marguerite Duras
2004
Madame Edouard
as Nina Tchitchi
2003
Hanging Offense
as Michèle Varin
2002
The Race
as Madame Jo
2001
Absolutely Fabulous
as Edith 'Eddie' Mousson
A Crime in Paradise
as Lulu Braconnier
2000
The Libertine
as Baronne d'Holbach
Actors
as André Dussollier 2
1999
Vivement dimanche
TVas Self• 11 eps
1998
Un grand cri d'amour
as Gigi Ortega
1997
Didier
as Madame Massort
Arlette
as Arlette
1995
French Twist
as Marijo
French Twist
Director
1994
Dead Tired
as Josiane Balasko
1993
1991
My Life Is Hell
as Leah Lemonier
Stars 90
TVas Self• 1 eps
1989
Too Beautiful for You
as Colette Chevassu
Nulle part ailleurs
TVas Self• 1 eps
1988
Sans peur et sans reproche
as Companion threatened with rape
1987
Lady Cops
as Inspecteur Molyneux
Sacrée Soirée
TVas Self• 2 eps
Lady Cops
Director
Lady Cops
Scenario Writer
1986
Nuit d'ivresse
as Frédérique aka 'Frède'
Spécial cinéma
TVas Self• 1 eps
Nuit d'ivresse
Screenplay
Nuit d'ivresse
Theatre Play
1985
Slices of Life
as La parisienne
All Mixed Up
as Anita
All Mixed Up
Director
Nuit d'ivresse
Stage Director
1984
La Smala
as Simone
Petit Con
as Rolande
Le Grand Échiquier
TVas Self• 1 eps
1983
Gramps Is in the Resistance
as La pharmacienne qui couche avec Ralph, un Allemand
Outward Signs of Wealth
as Béatrice Flamand, tax inspector
Champs-Elysées
TVas Self• 10 eps
1982
Santa Claus Is a Stinker
as Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association
1981
The School Teacher
as Jacqueline Lajoie, depressed teacher
Hotel America
as Colette
Men Prefer Fat Girls
as Lydie Langlois
1979
Heroes Are Not Wet Behind the Ears
as Customer injured at the bank
French Fried Vacation 2
as Nathalie Morin
1978
French Fried Vacation
as Nathalie Morin
Like a Turtle on Its Back
as une fêtarde dans la voiture
1977
Monsieur Papa
as Woman in the phone booth
Animal
as La fille du supermarché
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
as Girl in Purple (uncredited)
We Will All Meet in Paradise
as Josy, Lucien's girlfriend
1976
The Tenant
as Viviane, Office Worker
Cérémonie des César
TVas Self - Presenter
Midi Première
TVas Self• 1 eps
1975
Numéro un
TVas Self• 2 eps
1973
The Year 01
as A televiewer / The cyclist
1972
Scoundrel in White
as Une fille laide (non crédité)

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
4/15/1950(75 years old)
Place of Birth
Paris, France