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Dominique Lavanant

 
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Dominique Lavanant (born May 24, 1944) in Morlaix, Finistère, is a César Award-winning french film and theatrical actress, famous for her comedy skills especially with posh and distinguished characters, like Rosalind Russell's; characters often defined by the adjective BCBG , bon chic bon genre, and which refers to a particular stereotype of the French upper middle class - to be conservative in both outlook and dress. [1]

She achieved fame in the mid-70's while filming Les bronzés with the acting troupe Le Splendid - (Gérard Jugnot,Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Thierry Lhermitte, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazel).

Her stardom has kept growing ever since and in the 80's, she became one of the most beloved actresses in France.

Her filmography includes many successful films: Papy fait de la résistance, La boum, Trois hommes et un couffin, Les bronzés font du ski, Inspecteur La bavure (alongside Gérard Depardieu).

In 1988, she was awarded Best supporting actress for her role in "Agent Trouble" (with Catherine Deneuve).

She now plays on TV in the highly popular program "Soeurtherese.com" in which she portrays a former policer turned nun but still inquiring.

Her latest film, "Agathe Clery" will air on December 3, 2008 in theatres.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Collins Robert French Dictionary

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