Josiane Balasko
Actor · Director · Screenplay · Scenario Writer
Born Apr 15, 1950 · Paris, France
Active 1972–present · Awards: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation, Honorary César, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Lumière Award for Best Screenplay
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
Dog my Cats! — (voice)Tough Luck (2026) — Édith BenchemoulTombé du ciel (2026)The Con Artist (2026) — Mme MassenaOffshoring (2025) — MarianneWhen Fall Is Coming (2024) — Marie-ClaudeBy the Grace of God (2019) — Irène, Emmanuel's Mother15 Minutes of War (2019) — Michèle SampieriThe Bonfire of Destiny (2019) — Madame HuchonBack to Mom's (2016) — Jacqueline MazerinMiraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015) — Josiane Balasko (voice)The Hedgehog (2009) — Renée MichelNeuilly Yo Mama! (2009) — Mme Bachelot, directrice du collège Saint-ExupéryA Crime in Paradise (2001) — Lulu BraconnierDidier (1997) — Madame MassortFrench Twist (1995) — Marijo · Director · WriterSanta Claus Is a Stinker (1985) — Theatre Play · AuthorGramps Is in the Resistance (1983) — La pharmacienne qui couche avec Ralph, un AllemandSanta Claus Is a Stinker (1982) — Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association · WriterFrench Fried Vacation 2 (1979) — Nathalie Morin · WriterFrench Fried Vacation (1978) — Nathalie Morin · WriterHerbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) — Girl in Purple (uncredited)We Will All Meet in Paradise (1977) — Josy, Lucien's girlfriendThe Tenant (1976) — Viviane, Office Worker