Lola Dewaere
Biography
Lola Dewaere is a female actor born on December 4, 1979, in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is the daughter of actor Patrick Dewaere and Elisabeth, also known as Elsa, Malvina Chalier. Her father died by suicide on July 16, 1982, in Paris, after which her mother entrusted her to her grandparents in Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay, Maine-et-Loire, due to debts left behind. Lola Dewaere is the half-sister of Angele Herry-Leclerc, whose parents are Patrick Dewaere and the actress Miou-Miou, and who was adopted by Julien Clerc in 1992. Coluche offered to be Lola Dewaere's godfather at her baptism, but her grandparents refused. During her education, she was often unruly and had difficulty at school despite being bright, and developed insecurities relating particularly to her height.
Career overview
Lola Dewaere is an actress known for her work in film and television, with thirty-one known acting credits recorded in her professional profile. Born on December 4, 1979, in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France, she is the daughter of actor Patrick Dewaere and Elisabeth, also known as Elsa, Malvina Chalier. Her father died by suicide on July 16, 1982, in Paris, after which her mother faced tax authorities regarding debts left behind and entrusted Lola to her grandparents in Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay in Maine-et-Loire. Her family background also includes a half-sister, Angele Herry-Leclerc, born in 1974 to Patrick Dewaere and the actress Miou-Miou, who was later adopted by Julien Clerc in 1992. Additionally, Coluche offered to be Lola's godfather at her baptism, though her grandparents refused the offer.
Throughout her early years, she was described as bright yet often unruly, experiencing difficulties at school and developing insecurities related in part to her height. Despite these personal challenges, she pursued an acting career, building a substantial body of work in film and television. Her professional portfolio reflects a consistent presence in the entertainment industry as a female performer originating from France.
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30 titles- Je sais pas (2025)
- Mademoiselle Holmes (2024) as Charlie Holmes
- Astrid, Raphaëlle et Alexandra Ehle : Œil pour œil (2024) as Raphaëlle Coste
- Til Death Do Us Part (2023) as Marjane
- Crime à Ramatuelle (2023) as Caroline Martinez
- Patrick Dewaere, My Hero (2022) as Self, narrator
- Le village des endormis (2022) as Elise
- Le souffle du dragon (2022) as Marion
- Crimes à Biot (2021) as Caroline Martinez
- Bigger Is Beautiful (2021) as Nina
- Astrid & Raphaëlle (2020) as Raphaëlle Coste
- Fear by the Lake (2020) as Mathilde Lamy
- Crime dans le Larzac (2020) as Caroline Martinez
- Pacific Criminal (2019) as Sarah Clain
- La Dernière Vague (2019) as Marianne Lewen
- Astrid et Raphaëlle : Puzzle (pilote) (2019) as Raphaëlle Coste
- Murder in Hérault (2019) as Caroline Martinez
- Alexandra Ehle (2018) as Raphaëlle Coste
- Murder In Luberon (2018) as Caroline Martinez
- Crimes parfaits (2017) as Lucie Perrin
- 911-Pizza (2017) as Femme appelant
- Paris Prestige (2017) as Anita Lola
- Bright-eyed Revenge (2016) as Pauline Jordan
- Une folie (2016)
- Mortus Corporatus (2015) as Miss Poitou
- Tu es si jolie ce soir (2015) as Barbara
- Ligne de mire (2014) as Claire
- La Croisière (2013) as Marie-Lou
- Big is Beautiful (2012) as Nina
- Soeurs as Elisabeth /Élodie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lola Dewaere best known for?
Lola Dewaere is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Astrid & Raphaëlle (2020), Pacific Criminal (2019), Thérèse Raquin (1953).
When and where was Lola Dewaere born?
Lola Dewaere was born on December 4, 1979 in Boulogne-Billancourt - Hauts-de-Seine - France.
How many credits does Lola Dewaere have?
Lola Dewaere has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2012 to 2025.
What is Lola Dewaere's background in cinema and television?
Lola Dewaere is a female actor born on December 4, 1979, in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is the daughter of actor Patrick Dewaere and Elisabeth, also known as Elsa, Malvina Chalier. Her father died by suicide on July 16, 1982, in Paris, after which her mother entrusted her to her grandparents in Sa...