Dominique Lavanant
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 24, 1944 in Morlaix, Finistère, France
- Active Years
- 1972–2023 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 93 credits in database
Biography
Dominique Lavanant is a French film and theatrical actress born on May 24, 1944, in Morlaix, Finistère, France. She is recognized for her comedy skills and her portrayals of posh and distinguished characters, often defined by the acronym BCBG, which refers to a conservative French upper middle class stereotype. She became known in the mid-1970s while filming Les bronzés with the acting troupe Le Splendid, which included Gérard Jugnot, Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Thierry Lhermitte, Christian Clavier, and Marie-Anne Chazel. Her association with Le Splendid helped her enter the world of film. Additionally, she starred in the French television series Soeur Thérèse.com from 2002 to 2011, playing a former police officer.
Career overview
Dominique Lavanant was born on May 24, 1944, in Morlaix, Finistère, France. She is a French film and theatrical actress known for her comedy skills. She is particularly noted for playing posh and distinguished characters similar to those of Rosalind Russell, which are often defined by the adjective BCBG, meaning bon chic bon genre, referring to a specific French upper middle class stereotype characterized by conservative outlooks and dress.
Lavanant became known in the mid-1970s while filming Les bronzés with the acting troupe Le Splendid, which included Gérard Jugnot, Josiane Balasko, Michel Blanc, Thierry Lhermitte, Christian Clavier, and Marie-Anne Chazel. Her connection to the popular theatrical formation Le Splendid facilitated her entry into the world of film.
Later in her television career, she starred in the long-lasting French television series Sœur Thérèse.com, which ran from 2002 to 2011. In this series, she played a former policer.
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Full Filmography
93 titles- L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Rouges étaient les lilas (2016) as La psy
- L'île aux femmes (2016) as Anne
- Nicholas on Holiday (2014) as 'Mémé'
- À votre bon cœur, mesdames (2013) as Yvette
- Le Renard jaune (2013) as Valérie
- Paulette (2012) as Lucienne
- Sex, Lies and Surgery (2012) as Mademoiselle Phillips
- The Wedding Cake (2010) as La mère de Vincent
- Scènes de ménages (2009) as Mère de Fabien
- Agathe Cléry (2008) as Mimie, la mère d'Agathe
- French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006) as Christiane Weissmuller
- Madame Edouard (2004) as Rose
- Les Bronzés, le père Noël, papy et les autres (2003) as Self
- Sœur Thérèse.com (2002) as Soeur Therese
- A Crime in Paradise (2001) as Mlle Goudilleux, la pharmacienne
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Vivement dimanche prochain (1998) as Self
- Desire (1996) as Henriette
- Dead Tired (1994) as Dominique Lavanant
- The Monster (1994) as Jolanda Taccone
- Ma sœur est un chic type (1994) as Claude Charmières
- Ma sœur est un chic type (1994) Author
- A Shadow of a Doubt (1993) as Alexandrine's Teacher
- Ville à vendre (1992) as Eva Montier
- My Wife's Girlfriends (1992) as Marguerite
- Cross My Heart (1991) as Claire's mother
- The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck (1991) as Jacqueline Vidart
- Un jeu d'enfant (1990) as Léonie
- Imogène (1989) as Imogène Ledantec
- Palace (1988) as Assistante du ministre du tourisme
- A Few Days with Me (1988) as Madame Fonfrin
- Cinéma (1988) as Clara Moranti
- L'Excès contraire (1988) as Hanaë
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self
- Agent trouble (1987) as Karen
- Keep Your Right Up (1987) as Admiral's Wife
- L'Œil au beur(re) noir (1987) as Simone Perron
- Kamikaze (1986) as Laure
- The Joint Brothers (1986) as Un flic
- Death on a Rainy Sunday (1986) as Hazel Bronsky
- I Hate Actors (1986) as Miss Davis
- Le Débutant (1986) as Marguerite Balicourt
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- The Chicks (1985) as Evelyne
- Rendez-vous (1985) as Gertrude
- All Mixed Up (1985) as L'infirmière du Docteur Belin
- Three Men and a Cradle (1985) as Ms. Rapons
- Marriage of the Century (1985) as Adrienne de la Roussette
- Billy Ze Kick (1985) as Madame Achere
- The Leopard (1984) as Pauline Fitzgerald
- Paroles et musique (1984) as Florence
- La Smala (1984) as Pierrot-Rita
- Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983) as Bernadette Bourdelle, fille Bourdelle, fiancée de Michel
- Entre Nous (1983) as L'aboyeuse
- My Other Husband (1983) as Solange
- Stand Up Crabs, the Sea Is Rising! (1983) as Mireille
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Is There a Frenchman in the House? (1982) as Ginette Alcazar
- Men Prefer Fat Girls (1981) as Arlette
- Is This Reasonable? (1981) as Mrs. Lavanant, restaurateur (uncredited)
- Hotel America (1981) as Jacqueline
- Why Not Us? (1981) as Jacqueline Puiset
- The Party (1980) as Vanessa, François' ex-mistress
- Umbrella Coup (1980) as Mireille, femme de Frédo, ex-maîtresse de Grégoire
- Inspector Blunder (1980) as Marie-Anne Prossant, journalist
- The Horse of Pride (1980) as Marie-Jeanne, la sage-femme
- A Little Romance (1979) as Mme. Cormier
- French Fried Vacation 2 (1979) as Christiane Weissmuller
- Cause toujours... tu m'intéresses (1979) as Michèle, François' ex-wife
- Courage fuyons (1979) as Mathilda
- The Other One's Mug (1979) as la fille de la chambre verte
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- French Fried Vacation (1978) as Christiane Weissmuller
- French Fried Vacation (1978) Writer
- House Specialty (1978) as Christiane
- Butterfly on the Shoulder (1978) as La jeune femme
- Take It from the Top (1978) as La voisine
- As the Moon (1977) as Yvette
- Peppermint Soda (1977) as The Math Teacher
- You Won't Have Alsace-Lorraine (1977) as La reine Madeleine
- Femmes Fatales (1976) as The Myopic Woman
- Marie, the Doll (1976) as Tante Alice
- Silence... We're Shooting (1976) as The porn actress who doesn't take the pill
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Cookies (1975) as Marie Pape, prostitute in Breton costume
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- Parade (1974) as (uncredited)
- The Big Store (1973) as La jeune femme en panne de voiture
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dominique Lavanant best known for?
Dominique Lavanant is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nicholas on Holiday (2014), Paulette (2012), Scènes de ménages (2009), Oh, Brother! (1968).
When and where was Dominique Lavanant born?
Dominique Lavanant was born on May 24, 1944 in Morlaix, Finistère, France.
How many credits does Dominique Lavanant have?
Dominique Lavanant has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2023.
What is Dominique Lavanant's background in cinema and television?
Dominique Lavanant is a French film and theatrical actress born on May 24, 1944, in Morlaix, Finistère, France. She is recognized for her comedy skills and her portrayals of posh and distinguished characters, often defined by the acronym BCBG, which refers to a conservative French upper middle class stereotype. She bec...
Dominique Lavanant by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self — aged about 30
- Midi Première (1975) as Self — aged about 31
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 28
- Numéro un (1975) as Self — aged about 31
- French Fried Vacation 2 (1979) as Christiane Weissmuller — aged about 35
- The Monster (1994) as Jolanda Taccone — aged about 50
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