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Sylvie Joly
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Born (1934-10-18)18 October 1934
Paris, France
Died 4 September 2015(2015-09-04) (aged 80)
Paris, France
Nationality French
Occupation Actress
Years active 1972–2007

Sylvie Joly was a talented French actress and comedian. She was born in Paris, France, on October 18, 1934. Sylvie was well-known for her funny performances and her roles in many movies. Some of her most famous films include Going Places (1974) and Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978). She entertained audiences for many years, from 1972 until 2007.

About Sylvie Joly

Sylvie Joly grew up in Paris, France. She had two children, a daughter named Mathilde Vitry and a son named Gregoire Vitry.

In October 2010, Sylvie shared that she had Parkinson's disease. This is a condition that affects the brain and can make it harder for people to control their movements. Sylvie Joly passed away in Paris on September 4, 2015, when she was 80 years old. She died from a heart attack.

Her Work in Movies and on Stage

Sylvie Joly was a very busy actress. She appeared in many films and television shows. She also performed in plays on stage.

Popular Movies

Sylvie Joly starred in several memorable films. She often played funny or interesting characters.

  • Going Places (1974)
  • Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978)
  • The Miracle (1987)
  • Agent trouble (1987)
  • 588 rue paradis (1992)
  • Les Misérables (1995)
  • The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998)
  • Ma femme s'appelle Maurice (2002)
  • Les Dalton (2004)
  • L'Auberge rouge (2007)

Television Roles

Sylvie Joly also worked a lot in television. She appeared in many TV series and TV movies. Her final acting role was in the TV series Malone, which she worked on from 2002 to 2007.

Theater Performances

Besides her work in front of the camera, Sylvie Joly loved performing on stage. She was known for her "One Woman Shows," where she performed by herself.

  • Ne riez jamais d'une femme qui tombe (1976)
  • La vie c'est pas de la rigolade (1982)
  • Triple mixte (1984)
  • The Hostage (1984)
  • One Woman Show (1998) - This show was nominated for a Molière Award, which is a big award for theater in France.
  • Je suis votre idole (2002)
  • Fans, je vous aime ! (2004)
  • La Cerise sur le gâteau (2005)
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