Dominique Blanc facts for kids
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Dominique Blanc
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Blanc in 2017
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| Born | 25 April 1956 |
| Education | Cours Florent |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Christian Jean |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Dominique Blanc (born April 25, 1956) is a famous French actress. She is celebrated for her work in movies and on stage. Over her long career, she has won many of France's highest acting awards.
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A Star on Stage and Screen
Dominique Blanc was born in Lyon, France. She trained to be an actress at a famous French drama school called Cours Florent. Her talent was noticed early in her career by director Patrice Chéreau. He cast her in a play in 1980, and she became one of his favorite actresses to work with.
Blanc is one of the most respected actresses in France. She has won four César Awards, which are like the French version of the Academy Awards or Oscars. She has been nominated for a César nine times in total.
In 2008, she also won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival, a major international award, for her role in the movie The Other One.
Famous Movie Roles
Dominique Blanc has appeared in dozens of films. She is known for playing a wide variety of characters. Here are some of her most famous roles and awards.
- May Fools (1990): For this film, she won her first César Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Indochine (1992): She won her second César Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in this historical movie.
- La Reine Margot (1994): She was nominated for a César Award for her performance as Henriette of Cleves.
- Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train (1998): This role earned her a third César Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Stand-by (2000): She won the César Award for Best Actress for her leading role in this film.
- The Other One (2008): Her performance won her the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival.
Shining on the Stage
Besides her work in movies, Dominique Blanc is also a major star in French theatre. She has performed in plays by famous writers like Henrik Ibsen, Molière, and Jean Racine.
Her work on stage has also brought her many awards. She has won the Molière Award, which is the most important theatre award in France, two times for Best Actress. She won in 1997 for the play A Doll's House and in 2008 for La Douleur.
Honors and Recognition
In 2015, the French government gave Dominique Blanc a special honor. She was made a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters. This is one of the highest honors given to artists in France for their important contributions to culture.
See also
In Spanish: Dominique Blanc para niños
