''Anne Le Guernec'' is a French actress and director, known to English-speaking audiences for her appearance in

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's '' Doorways''.

Early life

Le Guernec was born in

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. She developed an interest in acting in High School, and studied under Madeleine Marion and performed in ''

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and in ''

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. She did a degree in Theatre Studies at Théâtre du Lycée Renoir.

Career

Soon after graduation she started to work in films and television, including roles in ''

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'' and '' Les Enfants du marais''. Her first American production was the pilot for

's Doorways. She has also consistently worked in theatre, both acting and directing, including performances in works by

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, and

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Filmography

Film

* 1986 : ''

'' * 1998 : '' Les Enfants du marais'' * 2000 : ''

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'' * 2006 : ''

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'' * 2009 : '' La Tête en friche''

Dubbing

* 2012 : ''

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'' * 2012 : '' Anna Karénine'' * 2012 : ''

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Television

* 1990 : ''Intrigues'' (

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) (in 3 episodes) * 1992 : '' Doorways'' * 1992 : '' Extrême Limite'' (episode: ''Le Vol d'Icare'') * 1999 : ''

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'' * 2001 : '' L'Instit'' (episode: ''La Main dans la main'') * 2002 : '' Navarro'' (episode: ''Voleur sans défense'') * 2007 : '' Avocats et Associés'' (episode: ''Eau trouble'') * 2013 : '' Vogue la vie'' (episode: ''Corinne'')

References

External links

*
Official site

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