Dominique Lavanant facts for kids
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Dominique Lavanant
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Lavanant in 2012
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| Born | 24 May 1944 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1974–present |
Dominique Lavanant (born May 24, 1944) is a talented French actress. She has starred in many movies and plays. She is especially known for her funny roles. She often plays characters who are very fancy or "posh." These characters are sometimes called BCBG, which is a French way to describe someone from the upper-middle class who is very traditional in how they act and dress.
Her Acting Journey
Dominique Lavanant became famous in the mid-1970s. This was when she filmed Les bronzés (The suntanned ones). She worked with a funny group of actors called Le Splendid. This group included well-known stars like Gérard Jugnot, Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Thierry Lhermitte, Christian Clavier, and Marie-Anne Chazel.
She also played a main role in a popular French TV show. It was called Sœur Thérèse.com (Sister Thérèse.com). This show ran for many years, from 2002 to 2011. In the series, she played a character who used to be a police officer. But then, she became a nun. Even as a nun, she still helped solve mysteries and crimes!
Some of Her Movies and TV Shows
Dominique Lavanant has been in many films and television series. Here are a few examples of her work:
- Parade (1974) - One of her early roles.
- Peppermint Soda (1977) - She played a maths professor in this film.
- Les Bronzés (1978) - This was a very popular comedy where she played Christiane.
- Les Bronzés font du ski (1979) - She returned as Christiane in this funny sequel.
- A Little Romance (1979) - An American film where she played Mme. Cormier.
- The Umbrella Coup (1980) - A comedy where she played Mireille.
- La Boum (1980) - A well-loved French teen movie.
- Three Men and a Cradle (1985) - She was nominated for an award for her role as Madame Rapons.
- Agent trouble (1987) - She won a César Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Catherine Dariller. This is a very important award in French cinema!
- Imogène (1989-1996) - She played the main character, Imogène Le Dantec, in this TV series.
- The Monster (1994) - An Italian comedy film.
- Sœur Thérèse.com (2002-2011) - Her long-running TV series as Sister Thérèse.
- Les Bronzés 3: Amis pour la vie (2006) - She came back as Christiane for the third Bronzés movie.
- Paulette (2012) - She played Lucienne in this comedy.
- Nicholas on Holiday (2014) - She played Nicolas's grandmother in this family film.
Dominique Lavanant is known for her unique style and ability to make audiences laugh. She has had a long and successful career in both movies and television.
