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Catherine Lachens
Actor

Catherine Lachens

2 Sep 1945Born
27 Sep 2023Died
78Age at death
49Credits

Biography

Catherine Lachens (born on September 2, 1945 in Boulogne-Billancourt (France) and died on September 27, 2023 in Paris), was a French actress with a flamboyant temperament, known for her glibness, husky voice and boundless energy.

From a modest background, she worked in a variety of odd jobs before making her film debut in 1973 in Nina Companeez's L'Histoire très bonne et très joyeuse de Colinot trousse-chemise, alongside Brigitte Bardot. She went on to play a series of roles in popular comedies, working with directors such as Georges Lautner (Flic ou voyou, Mort d'un pourri), Philippe de Broca, Claude Zidi and Jean Yanne.

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She plays a variety of characters, from the big-hearted prostitute to the eccentric bourgeoise, from the school principal to the passionate teacher.

On the stage, she alternates between the classics and contemporary plays, acting in Molière, Feydeau, Genet and Ionesco, under the direction of renowned directors such as Marcel Maréchal, Daniel Mesguich and Andrzej Wajda. She also performs internationally, notably in Russia.

On television, she took part in shows such as L'Académie des neuf in the 1980s, then appeared in popular series such as Navarro, Sous le soleil and Scènes de ménages.

A multi-talented artist, she also dabbles in sculpture, exhibiting alongside other artists such as Anny Duperey and Amanda Lear. In 2016, she was awarded the "Prix Reconnaissance".

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2024Molière's Last StageFilm: Marquise de Sablé
  2. 2015French CuisineFilm: Maman François
  3. 2013Bright Days AheadFilm: Sylviane
  4. 2012Bonjour Madame, Bonjour MonsieurFilm: Neighbor
  5. 2005À vot' bon cœurFilm: Madame Bisance
  6. 2004One Fine Day, a HairdresserFilm: Wealthy Client
  7. 2003Arzak RhapsodySeries: (voice) (14 episodes)
  8. 2001Confession of a DredgerFilm: La femme au chapeau
  9. 2001It's Hard Killing Someone Even on a MondayFilm: La vieille
  10. 1995French TwistFilm: Fabienne, boss of the Sopha
  11. 1992The Beautiful StoryFilm: La chasseuse de tête
  12. 1991The MaidFilm: Catherine Olivier
  13. 1991Le Cri du cochonFilm
  14. 1990Le Sixième DoigtFilm: Carole
  15. 1989Venetian RedFilm: La Giro
  16. 1987The Two CrocodilesFilm: Greta
  17. 1986Softly from ParisSeries: La comtesse (1 episode)
  18. 1986Rosa la rose, fille publiqueFilm: Quarante
  19. 1984The Blood of OthersFilm: Mme Grant
  20. 1984Swann in LoveFilm: Aunt
  21. 1983Pauvre ErosFilm: Nicole
  22. 1983It Could Be WorseFilm: Inspector Lanvin
  23. 1983The Prize of PerilFilm: Madeleine
  24. 1982Bad HatsFilm: Catherine
  25. 1982On s'en fout… nous on s'aimeFilm: Grégory's mother
  26. 1980Two Lions in the SunFilm: Babette
  27. 1979The Other One's MugFilm: Florence
  28. 1979The MedicFilm: Zoa
  29. 1979Le DivorcementFilm: Maître Larose
  30. 1979Dumb But DisciplinedFilm: Ingrid Cochy
  31. 1979I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin HairsFilm: Responsable régie
  32. 1979Cop or HoodFilm: Mrs. Simone Langlois
  33. 1978Too Shy to TryFilm: La camionneuse
  34. 1978These Sorcerers Are MadFilm: Thérèse Picard
  35. 1977Death of a Corrupt ManFilm: (uncredited)
  36. 1977Monsieur PapaFilm: Miss Carpentier
  37. 1977Dis bonjour à la dame !..Film: Mrs. Jeannot, the neighbor
  38. 1977Violette & FrancoisFilm: Carla Isalvi
  39. 1977The GangFilm: Janine
  40. 1976Silence... We're ShootingFilm: Paulette Fromenteau
  41. 1976Monsieur AlbertFilm: Roseline
  42. 1976Let's Make a Dirty MovieFilm: Laurence
  43. 1976Winter Is ApproachingFilm
  44. 1975IncorrigibleFilm: Girl at the educators office
  45. 1975Flic StoryFilm: Jenny
  46. 1975The arrestFilm: Lola Lamaret
  47. 1974ArianeFilm: Erato
  48. 1973The Edifying and Joyous Story of ColinotFilm
  49. 1972What a Flash!Film

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