Josiane Balasko
Actor · Director · Screenplay · Scenario Writer
Born Apr 15, 1950 · Paris, France
Active 1972–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).
Filmography
Tough Luck (2026) — Édith BenchemoulTombé du ciel (2026)The Con Artist (2026) — Mme MassenaOffshoring (2025) — MarianneDog my Cats! — (voice)Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015) — Josiane Balasko (voice)The Tenant (1976) — Viviane, Office WorkerFrench Fried Vacation 2 (1979) — Nathalie Morin · WriterSanta Claus Is a Stinker (1982) — Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association · WriterBy the Grace of God (2019) — Irène, Emmanuel's MotherFrench Fried Vacation (1978) — Nathalie Morin · WriterThe Hedgehog (2009) — Renée MichelGramps Is in the Resistance (1983) — La pharmacienne qui couche avec Ralph, un AllemandSanta Claus Is a Stinker (1985) — Theatre Play · AuthorNeuilly Yo Mama! (2009) — Mme Bachelot, directrice du collège Saint-ExupéryDidier (1997) — Madame Massort15 Minutes of War (2019) — Michèle SampieriWhen Fall Is Coming (2024) — Marie-ClaudeFrench Twist (1995) — Marijo · Director · WriterThe Bonfire of Destiny (2019) — Madame HuchonHerbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) — Girl in Purple (uncredited)Back to Mom's (2016) — Jacqueline MazerinWe Will All Meet in Paradise (1977) — Josy, Lucien's girlfriendA Crime in Paradise (2001) — Lulu Braconnier