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 CĂ©sar 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-lĂ (2003).
She is married to George Aguilar, who is also an actor.
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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Labor Day (2020) | Dominique | - | - |
| 2 | By the Grace of God (2019) | Irène, Emmanuel's Mother | 6 | |
| 3 | 15 Minutes of War (2019) | Michèle Sampieri | 8 | |
| 4 | All Inclusive (2019) | Lulu | - | - |
| 5 | Let the Sunshine In (2017) | Maxime | 4.5 | |
| 6 | The New Adventures of Cinderella (2017) | la méchante belle-mère / la voisine | - | - |
| 7 | Back to Mom's (2016) | Jacqueline Mazerin | 6 | |
| 8 | Josephine, Pregnant & Fabulous (2016) | la mère de Joséphine | - | - |
| 9 | The Roommates Party (2015) | La gardienne | - | - |
| 10 | A Happy Event (2011) | Claire | 6.5 | |
| 11 | Holiday (2010) | Christiane Mercier | - | - |
| 12 | The Hedgehog (2009) | Renée Michel | - | - |
| 13 | Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009) | Mme Bachelot, directrice du collège Saint-Exupéry | 6 | |
| 14 | The Key (2007) | Michèle Varin | - | - |
| 15 | The Red Inn (2007) | Rose Martin | 6 | |
| 16 | French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006) | Director / Writer | 1 | |
| 17 | Absolutely Fabulous (2001) | Edith 'Eddie' Mousson | - | - |
| 18 | Actors (2000) | André Dussollier 2 | - | - |
| 19 | The Frenchman's Son (1999) | Suzanne | - | - |
| 20 | Didier (1997) | Madame Massort | 2 | |
| 21 | French Twist (1995) | Director / Writer | 6 | |
| 22 | Too Beautiful for You (1989) | Colette Chevassu | 3 | |
| 23 | The Vengeance of the Winged Serpent (1984) | Jackie | 6 | |
| 24 | Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983) | La pharmacienne qui couche avec Ralph, un Allemand | 7 | |
| 25 | Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982) | Director / Writer | 5 | |
| 26 | The School Teacher (1981) | Jacqueline Lajoie, depressed teacher | 7 | |
| 27 | Hotel America (1981) | Colette | 4 | |
| 28 | French Fried Vacation 2 (1979) | Director / Writer | 5.5 | |
| 29 | French Fried Vacation (1978) | Director / Writer | 5 | |
| 30 | Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) | Girl in Purple (uncredited) | 6.5 | |
| 31 | The Tenant (1976) | Viviane, Office Worker | 6.5 |
