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.
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. 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".
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Filmography (Movies)
Molière's Last Stage
Character:Marquise de Sablé
Release Date:14/02/2024
French Cuisine
Character:Maman François
Release Date:30/12/2015
Bright Days Ahead
Character:Sylviane
Release Date:19/06/2013
Bonjour Madame, Bonjour Monsieur
Character:Neighbor
Release Date:06/02/2012
À vot' bon cœur
Character:Madame Bisance
Release Date:31/08/2005
One Fine Day, a Hairdresser
Character:Wealthy Client
Release Date:30/09/2004
Confession of a Dredger
Character:La femme au chapeau
Release Date:24/07/2001
It's Hard Killing Someone Even on a Monday
Character:La vieille
Release Date:16/05/2001
French Twist
Character:Fabienne, boss of the Sopha
Release Date:18/01/1995
The Beautiful Story
Character:La chasseuse de tête
Release Date:18/03/1992
The Maid
Character:Catherine Olivier
Release Date:02/08/1991
Le Cri du cochon
Character:
Release Date:23/07/1991
Le Sixième Doigt
Character:Carole
Release Date:26/09/1990
Venetian Red
Character:La Giro
Release Date:20/09/1989
The Two Crocodiles
Character:Greta
Release Date:14/10/1987
Rosa la rose, fille publique
Character:Quarante
Release Date:02/03/1986
The Blood of Others
Character:Mme Grant
Release Date:25/08/1984
Swann in Love
Character:Aunt
Release Date:23/02/1984
Pauvre Eros
Character:Nicole
Release Date:10/11/1983
It Could Be Worse
Character:Inspector Lanvin
Release Date:09/02/1983
The Prize of Peril
Character:Madeleine
Release Date:25/01/1983
Bad Hats
Character:Catherine
Release Date:05/09/1982
On s'en fout… nous on s'aime
Character:Grégory's mother
Release Date:16/06/1982
Two Lions in the Sun
Character:Babette
Release Date:29/10/1980
The Other One's Mug
Character:Florence
Release Date:12/12/1979
The Medic
Character:Zoa
Release Date:26/10/1979
Le Divorcement
Character:Maître Larose
Release Date:22/08/1979
Dumb But Disciplined
Character:Ingrid Cochy
Release Date:21/08/1979
I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs
Character:Responsable régie
Release Date:04/04/1979
Cop or Hood
Character:Mrs. Simone Langlois
Release Date:28/03/1979
Too Shy to Try
Character:La camionneuse
Release Date:23/08/1978
These Sorcerers Are Mad
Character:Thérèse Picard
Release Date:28/06/1978
Death of a Corrupt Man
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:07/12/1977
Monsieur Papa
Character:Miss Carpentier
Release Date:23/08/1977
Dis bonjour à la dame !..
Character:Mrs. Jeannot, the neighbor
Release Date:30/03/1977
Violette & Francois
Character:Carla Isalvi
Release Date:17/03/1977
The Gang
Character:Janine
Release Date:19/01/1977
Silence... We're Shooting
Character:Paulette Fromenteau
Release Date:26/05/1976
Monsieur Albert
Character:Roseline
Release Date:30/03/1976
Let's Make a Dirty Movie
Character:Laurence
Release Date:17/02/1976
Winter Is Approaching
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1976
Incorrigible
Character:Girl at the educators office
Release Date:15/10/1975
Flic Story
Character:Jenny
Release Date:01/10/1975
The arrest
Character:Lola Lamaret
Release Date:01/01/1975
Ariane
Character:Erato
Release Date:01/12/1974
The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot
Character:
Release Date:24/10/1973
What a Flash!
Character:
Release Date:03/10/1972
Television Appearances
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