Josiane Balasko
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 15, 1950, Paris, France
- Movies
- 141
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).
Upcoming Josiane Balasko Movies
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Best-Known Movies
Filmography
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2019 | My Out-Laws | Producer |
| 2019 | Nuit d'ivresse : Une autre histoire | Writer |
| 2013 | Half-Sister | Director, Writer |
| 2008 | A French Gigolo | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2006 | French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever | Writer |
| 2004 | The Ex-Wife of My Life | Director, Writer |
| 1998 | Un grand cri d'amour | Director, Screenplay |
| 1995 | French Twist | Director, Writer |
| 1991 | My Life Is Hell | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Lady Cops | Director |
| 1986 | Nuit d'ivresse | Screenplay |
| 1985 | All Mixed Up | Director, Writer |
| 1982 | Santa Claus Is a Stinker | Writer |
| 1981 | Men Prefer Fat Girls | Writer |
| 1979 | French Fried Vacation 2 | Writer |
| 1978 | French Fried Vacation | Writer |
| 1978 | Pauline et l'ordinateur | Screenplay |
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