French actresses who were born in 1956
Here are 11 famous actresses from France were born in 1956:
Nathalie Roussel
Nathalie Roussel (September 14, 1956-) is a French actor. Her children are called Marie Toscan du Plantier and Jules Toscan du Plantier.
Born in Paris, Nathalie Roussel started her acting career in 1980 in the theatre production of the play "Le fils" by Robert Pinget. She made her movie debut two years later in the film "L'été prochain" directed by Nadine Trintignant. Roussel gained international recognition after she starred in the popular film "Three Colors: Blue" in 1993, where she played the role of Lucille, a character who helps the protagonist, played by Juliette Binoche, to experience emotional liberation. Apart from her work in film and theatre, Nathalie Roussel has also worked as a voice-over artist for French-dubbed versions of popular films, including the animated movies "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda". She has been recognized for her contributions to French cinema, having won the Best Actress Award at the Villeurbanne Festival in 1987 for her performance in "La danse du vent".
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Catherine Frot
Catherine Frot (May 1, 1956 13th arrondissement-) also known as Helen Germaine Catherine Frot is a French actor. Her child is called Suzanne Couvelard.
Catherine Frot began her career in theatre before transitioning to film. She has appeared in over 80 films, often working with acclaimed directors such as Claude Chabrol, Bertrand Tavernier, and Xavier Giannoli. Frot has received numerous accolades for her work, including several César Awards, the highest film honor in France. In addition to her acting career, she has also trained as a singer and has performed in several stage productions. Frot is known for her dynamic range as an actor, seamlessly transitioning from drama to comedy with ease.
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Christine Boisson
Christine Boisson (April 8, 1956 Salon-de-Provence-) is a French actor.
She started her acting career in the late 1970s and became a regular in French films throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Some of her most notable roles include "Going Places" (1974), "The Mouth Agape" (1974), "Love on the Run" (1979), and "Trop belle pour toi" (1989). Boisson has also performed on stage, including productions of "Richard III" and "Macbeth" by Shakespeare. In addition to her acting career, she has worked as a director and writer on several French television shows. Boisson has received several nominations and awards for her work, including a César Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Trop belle pour toi".
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Elli Medeiros
Elli Medeiros (January 18, 1956 Montevideo-) otherwise known as Elie Medeiros, Medeiros, Elli, Medeiros, Elie or Elli is a French singer and actor. She has four children, Calypso Medeiros, César Matta, Pumita Matta and Anton Medeiros.
Elli Medeiros grew up in Uruguay and studied theater before settling in Paris in the late 1970s. She became known as one of the leading ladies of the French New Wave music scene with her unique blend of pop, rock, punk and world music. Medeiros achieved international success with her hit single "Toi Mon Toit" in 1986, which was a cover of a song originally performed by French singer Jacques Dutronc.
Aside from her music career, Medeiros has also acted in films and television shows, including the French hit series "Navarro" and the film "The Hairdresser's Husband". She is also known for her collaborations with other musicians, such as her work with French songwriter and singer Marc Lavoine.
In recent years, Medeiros has continued to release music and perform around the world. She has also been involved in activism, particularly in raising awareness for the rights of refugees and immigrants.
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Dominique Blanc
Dominique Blanc (April 25, 1956 La Croix-Rousse-) is a French actor, voice actor, film director and screenwriter. She has two children, Diane Jean and Eve Jean.
Dominique Blanc is best known for her work in French cinema and has starred in several critically acclaimed films over the course of her career. She has won two César Awards for Best Actress, for the films "Indochine" and "Entre ses mains."
Aside from acting, Blanc is also a respected stage director and has directed productions at major theaters in France. In addition, she has lent her voice to numerous French-dubbed versions of foreign films, including the Spanish film "All About My Mother" and the American film "The Talented Mr. Ripley."
Blanc has also made forays into screenwriting, having co-written the script for the film "Les Aveux de l'innocent" with director Jean-Pierre Améris.
Throughout her career, Blanc has been praised for her versatility and ability to inhabit a wide range of characters, from drama to comedy. She continues to be an active and highly regarded figure in French cinema and theater.
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Claire Chazal
Claire Chazal (December 1, 1956 Thiers-) is a French writer, journalist, presenter, actor and news director. Her child is called François Chazal Poivre d'Arvor.
Claire Chazal is best known as a former news anchor for TF1, the most popular television channel in France. She began her career as a journalist in the early 1980s and quickly rose to prominence, reporting on major events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Gulf War. Chazal became the anchor of the flagship news program on TF1 in 1991 and held the position for over twenty years. In addition to her work as a journalist, Chazal has also written several books and appeared in a number of films and television shows. Her son, François Chazal Poivre d'Arvor, is a writer and journalist, following in his mother's footsteps.
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Catherine Corsini
Catherine Corsini (May 18, 1956 Dreux-) is a French screenwriter, film director, television director and actor.
She has directed several acclaimed films including "La Répétition" (2001), "Partir" (2009), and "La Belle Saison" (2015), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Corsini's work often focuses on themes of feminism, sexuality, and relationships, and she is known for her use of strong female leads. In addition to her film work, Corsini has also directed episodes of hit French TV shows such as "Engrenages" and "Dix pour cent". In 2016, she was awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour by the French government for her contributions to cinema.
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Marie Rivière
Marie Rivière (December 22, 1956 Montreuil-) also known as Marie Riviere is a French actor. She has one child, François Knobelspiess.
Marie Rivière first gained recognition for her performance in the 1986 film "The Green Ray" directed by Éric Rohmer. She also starred in other Rohmer films such as "Le Rayon Vert" and "4 Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle".
Aside from her acting career, Rivière is also a writer and has published several books including "La conversation" and "Journal intime". In addition to her literary pursuits, she has also worked as a film director and writer, with her debut film "Fantômes" premiering in 2001.
Rivière's work in cinema has earned her critical acclaim, including a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the César Awards for her role in the 2004 film "Clean". She continues to act in films and collaborate with other filmmakers to this day.
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Catherine Jacob
Catherine Jacob (December 16, 1956 Paris-) is a French actor, screenwriter and voice actor.
She began her career in the 1970s, appearing in theater productions and eventually making her way to television and film. Some of her notable films include "Tatie Danielle" (1990), "Merci la vie" (1991), and "La Fille de d'Artagnan" (1994). In addition to her acting career, she has also worked as a screenwriter and wrote several episodes of the comedy series "Les Cordier, juge et flic" in the 1990s. She has also provided voice work for numerous animated films and television shows, such as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "The Aristocats". Throughout her career, she has received several awards and nominations for her performances, including a César Award for Best Supporting Actress in "Life Is a Long Quiet River" (1988).
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Michèle Bernier
Michèle Bernier (August 2, 1956 Paris-) also known as Michèle Vaudelle is a French actor.
She is the daughter of French comedian and actor Georges Bernier (aka Professeur Choron) and started her career as a comedian in the late 1970s. Bernier is best known for her roles in popular French TV shows such as "Le miel et les abeilles" and "Le groupe" and movies like "La crise" and "Le bal des casse-pieds." She has also appeared on stage, performing in plays such as "Les Monologues du vagin" and "Momo" for which she won a Molière Award. In addition to her acting career, Bernier is an author and has written several books including a memoir about growing up with her father titled "Mon père, ma mère et Sheila." She continues to be active in the entertainment industry in France.
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Annie Belle
Annie Belle (December 10, 1956 Paris-) also known as Annie Brilland, Annie-Belle, Annie Bell or Annie Briand is a French actor, social worker and screenwriter.
Born in Paris, Annie Belle began her acting career in the early 1970s, appearing in several French and Italian films. She gained international fame with her role in the erotic thriller "Laure" (1976), directed by Emmanuelle director Just Jaeckin. She also starred in several other notable films, including "The House on the Edge of the Park" (1980) and "The Corruption of Chris Miller" (1973).
Belle has also worked as a social worker and screenwriter, with credits including the 1999 film "Les Quatre Saisons d'Espigoule". In recent years, she has appeared in several documentaries, including "Emmanuelle, Queen of Sados" (2013) and "Jaeckin, une vie de rêve" (2016), which chronicles the life and career of her former director Just Jaeckin.
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