Valérie Lemercier
Biography
Valérie Lemercier is a French actress, screenwriter, director, and singer. Born on March 9, 1964, in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, she is the daughter of farmers and grew up in Gonzeville. She studied at the Rouen Conservatoire, which is a dance, music, and drama school. Lemercier made her screen debut in 1988 in the television series Palace. She has won two César Awards for her supporting roles in Les Visiteurs in 1993 and Fauteuils d'orchestre in 2007, and she hosted the award ceremony in 2006 and 2007. Later, she became a successful director. In music, Lemercier released her first album, Valérie Lemercier chante, in 1996, and has subsequently recorded three singles with other singers.
Career overview
Valérie Lemercier is a French actress, screenwriter, director, and singer born on March 9, 1964, in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime. The daughter of farmers, she grew up in Gonzeville and studied at the Rouen Conservatoire, which is a dance, music, and drama school. Lemercier made her screen debut in 1988 in the television series Palace. Over the course of her career, she has won two César Awards for her supporting roles in Les Visiteurs in 1993 and Fauteuils d'orchestre in 2007. In addition to her acting achievements, she hosted the award ceremony in 2006 and 2007 and subsequently became a successful director.
Alongside her work in television and film, Lemercier has pursued a musical career. She released her first music album, titled Valérie Lemercier chante, in 1996. Following her debut album, she has recorded three singles with other singers. With numerous known credits in the industry, Lemercier continues to be recognized for her multifaceted contributions to French entertainment as an actress, screenwriter, director, and singer.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
89 titles- It Takes Two To Tango (2025) as Victoire
- Le Monde magique de Jérôme Commandeur (2024)
- Beau geste (2023) as Self
- Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma (2023) as Self - Guest
- Coup de chance (2023) as Camille Moreau
- L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Ce soir, c'est Palmashow (2023) as Self - Guest
- The Revenge of Bernadette Chirac (2023) as Narrator (voice)
- Under the Rainbow (2023) as Noëlle
- The A Talks (2022) as Self - Guest
- Employee of the Month (2022) as La directrice de la station
- La Traversée de Bourvil (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- Aline (2021) as Aline Dieu
- Aline (2021) Director
- Aline (2021) Co-Producer
- Aline (2021) Screenplay
- La tour (2020) as Self - Guest
- We're Live (2020) as Self
- Ballsy Girl (2020) as Sissi
- Josep (2020) as La Mère de Valentin (voice)
- On va se le dire (2019) as Self
- 50 Nuances de Grecs (2018) as Pénélope
- The Secret Song (2018) as Self
- Neuilly sa mère, sa mère ! (2018) as Brigitte
- Jean Paul Gaultier fait son show (2018) as Self
- Marie-Francine (2017) as Marie-Francine Doublet
- Marie-Francine (2017) Director
- Marie-Francine (2017) Writer
- La télé de Valérie Lemercier (2017) as Self
- Quotidien (2016) as Self - Guest
- Nicholas on Holiday (2014) as Nicolas' mother
- CANAL+'s 30th anniversary (2014) as Self
- Clique (2013) as Self - Guest
- The Ultimate Accessory (2013) as Aleksandra
- The Ultimate Accessory (2013) Director
- The Ultimate Accessory (2013) Writer
- Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia (2012) as Miss Macintosh
- Granny's Funeral (2012) as Alix
- Hand in Hand (2012) as Hélène Marchal
- Monte Carlo (2011) as Madame Valerie
- Love Lasts Three Years (2011) as Francesca Vernesi
- Welcome Aboard (2011) as Isabelle
- Beur sur la ville (2011) as La speakerine du stade
- C à vous (2009) as Self
- Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009) as Brigitte, la mère de Charles et Caroline
- Little Nicholas (2009) as Nicolas's mother
- Agathe Cléry (2008) as Agathe Cléry
- A Day at the Museum (2008) as Valérie
- The Dinner Guest (2007) as Colette
- Avenue Montaigne (2006) as Catherine Versen
- Family Hero (2006) as Pamela
- Royal Palace (2005) as Princesse Armelle
- Royal Palace (2005) Director
- Tout le monde en parle (2004) as Self
- La chanson de l'année (2004) as Self
- RRRrrrr!!! (2004) as Pierre (la prof de guitare-couture)
- Narco (2004) as La comique célèbre
- Samedi soir en direct (2003) as Self - Main Guest
- Friday Night (2002) as Laure
- Burger Quiz (2001) as Self
- From Behind (1999) as Frédérique / Frédéric Sénèque
- From Behind (1999) Director
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Tout le monde en parle (1998) as Self
- Quadrille (1997) as Paulette Nanteuil
- Quadrille (1997) Director
- Sabrina (1995) as Martine
- Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994) as M. Jacques' widow
- Casque bleu (1994) as Laurette
- Les Enfoirés 1994 - Les Enfoirés au Grand Rex (1994)
- The Visitors (1993) as Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail
- Les Enfoirés 1993 - Les Enfoirés chantent Starmania (1993)
- Le Bal des casse-pieds (1992) as Delphine
- Sexes faibles ! (1992) as Maud Le Chesnay
- L'Opération Corned Beef (1991) as Marie-Laurence Granianski, interprète à l'ambassade d'Autriche
- Stars 90 (1990) as Self
- Les Nuls, l'émission (1990) as Self - Guest
- May Fools (1990) as Mrs. Boutelleau
- Après après-demain (1990) as La journaliste de mode
- Palace (1988) as Lady Palace / Gardienne du bon goût / Présidente du Club de celles qui ne ressemblent pas à Madonna / Princesse Ulla de Croatie / la juge roumaine / Auditrice du professeur Rollin / Duchesse financée par Buvard d'or
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- Cérémonie des César (1976) as Self - President
- Cérémonie des César (1976) as Self - Host
- Bistouri
- Bistouri Director
- Bistouri Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Valérie Lemercier best known for?
Valérie Lemercier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including It Takes Two To Tango (2025), Beau geste (2023), Coup de chance (2023), Raped by an Angel 4: The Rapist's Union (1999).
When and where was Valérie Lemercier born?
Valérie Lemercier was born on March 9, 1964 in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France.
How many credits does Valérie Lemercier have?
Valérie Lemercier has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is Valérie Lemercier's background in cinema and television?
Valérie Lemercier is a French actress, screenwriter, director, and singer. Born on March 9, 1964, in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, she is the daughter of farmers and grew up in Gonzeville. She studied at the Rouen Conservatoire, which is a dance, music, and drama school. Lemercier made her screen debut in 1988 in the televis...
Valérie Lemercier by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Les Nuls, l'émission (1990) as Self - Guest — aged about 26
- Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy (1994) as M. Jacques' widow — aged about 30
- Burger Quiz (2001) as Self — aged about 37
- The Visitors (1993) as Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail — aged about 29
- 50 Nuances de Grecs (2018) as Pénélope — aged about 54
- Palace (1988) as Lady Palace / Gardienne du bon goût / Présidente du Club de celles qui ne ressemblent pas à Madonna / Princesse Ulla de Croatie / la juge roumaine / Auditrice du professeur Rollin / Duchesse financée par Buvard d'or — aged about 24
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