Josiane Balasko

Apr 15, 1950 (75 years old) in Paris, France

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

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The Spellbound
Leonora Evesco
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Petit Con
Rolande
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Animal
La fille du supermarché
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The Tenant
Viviane, Office Worker
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Les Gazelles
Brigitte
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Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Girl in Purple (uncredited)

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