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Catherine Lachens
Actor
Born September 2, 1945Died September 27, 2023 (78 years)
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".
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".
Known For
Filmography
| 2024 | Molière's Last Stage · as Marquise De Sablé |
| 2015 | French Cuisine · as Maman François |
| 2013 | Bright Days Ahead · as Sylviane |
| 2009 | Household Scenes (TV Series) · as Evelyne |
| 2005 | Venus and Apollo (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2004 | À vot' bon coeur · as Madame Bisance |
| 2003 | Arzak Rhapsody (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2001 | Confession d'un dragueur · as La Femme Au Chapeau |
| 2001 | It's Hard Killing Someone Even on a Monday · as La Vieille |
| 1996 | Jamais deux sans toi...t (TV Series) · as Macha Monterey |
| 1996 | Les Bidochon · as La Directrice De L'agence Matrimoniale |
| 1996 | Sous le soleil (TV Series) · as Madame Lépine |
| 1995 | French Twist · as Fabienne, Boss Of The Sopha |
| 1992 | La belle histoire · as La Chasseuse De Tête |
| 1991 | |
| 1990 | The Maid · as Catherine Olivier |
| 1989 | The Return of Arsène Lupin (TV Series) · as Alicia |
| 1989 | Navarro (TV Series) · as Lise Mercier |
| 1989 | Rouge Venise · as La Giro |
| 1988 | In Extremis · as Cast |
| 1987 | The Two Crocodiles · as Greta |
| 1987 | Marc et Sophie (TV Series) · as Julie |
| 1986 | La vie dissolue de Gérard Floque · as La Psychologue |
| 1986 | Softly from Paris (TV Series) · as La Comtesse |
| 1986 | Rosa la rose: fille publique · as Quarante |
| 1985 | La dérapade · as Cast |
| 1984 | The Blood of Others · as Mme Grant |
| 1984 | Aldo et Junior · as La Dermatologue |
| 1984 | Swann in Love · as Aunt |
| 1983 | Flics de choc · as Barbara, La Barmaid Du Cormoran |
| 1983 | Ça va pas être triste · as Inspector Lanvin |
| 1983 | The Prize of Peril · as Madeleine |
| 1983 | L'amour fugitif · as Catherine |
| 1980 | Deux lions au soleil · as Babette |
| 1980 | The Lady Banker · as Mme Radignac |
| 1979 | The Other One's Mug · as Florence |
| 1979 | The Medic · as Zoa |
| 1979 | Dumb But Disciplined · as Ingrid Cochy |
| 1979 | I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs · as Responsable Régie |
| 1979 | Cop or Hood · as Mrs. Simone Langlois |
| 1978 | I'm Shy, But I'll Heal · as La Camionneuse |
| 1978 | These Sorcerers Are Mad · as Thérèse Picard |
| 1978 | The Last Romantic Lover · as Une Amie De Robert |
| 1978 | Dirty Dishes · as L'amie Business-Woman |
| 1977 | Death of a Corrupt Man · as Cast |
| 1977 | Monsieur Papa · as Miss Carpentier |
| 1977 | Dis bonjour à la dame!.. · as Mrs. Jeannot, The Neighbor |
| 1977 | Violette & François · as Carla Isalvi |
| 1977 | Le gang · as Janine |
| 1976 | Silence... We're Shooting · as Paulette Fromenteau |
| 1976 | Let's Make a Dirty Movie · as Laurence |
| 1976 | The Arrest · as Lola Lamaret |
| 1975 | Incorrigible · as Girl At The Educators Office |
| 1975 | Cinéma 16 (TV Series) · as Monique |
| 1975 | Flic Story · as Jenny |
| 1974 | Ariane · as Erato |
| 1973 | |
| 1972 | What a Flash! · as Cast |