Career Highlights: Too Beautiful for You, Dead Tired, L'Année Prochaine ... Si Tout Va Bien
First Major Screen Credit: Une Fille Unique (1976)
Biography
Josiane Balasko began her career writing and performing with Splendid, a theater group in Paris. She made her feature film debut in 1976 and has gone on to become a popular French actress. In 1985, Balasko made her directorial debut with All Mixed Up. Most recently she has written, directed and acted in the film Bushwhacked (1995). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Josiane Balaskovic
15 April 1950 (1950-04-15)(age 59)
Paris, France
Spouse(s)
George Aguilar (2003-present)
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.