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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When Fall Is Coming
Marie-Claude
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker
Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association
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French Fried Vacation 2
Nathalie Morin, Bernard's wife
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Gramps Is in the Resistance
La pharmacienne qui couche avec Ralph, un Allemand
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By the Grace of God
Irène, Emmanuel's Mother

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