Dominique Lavanant (born 24 May 1944) is a

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-winning French film and theatrical actress. She is known for her comedy skills especially with

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and distinguished characters like

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's; characters often defined by the adjective ''BCBG'', ''

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'', and which refers to a particular

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of the French upper middle class – to be conservative in both outlook and dress.

Career

Dominique Lavanant achieved fame in the mid-1970s while filming ''

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'' with the acting troupe

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- (

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). Her stardom has kept growing ever since. Her filmography includes many successful films: ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Inspecteur la Bavure'' (alongside

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). In 1988, she was awarded Best supporting actress for her role in ''

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'' (with

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). She also starred in the long-lasting French TV series ''

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'' (2002-2011) playing a former policer who became a

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but is still a committed detective.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lavanant, Dominique 1944 births Living people People from Morlaix French film actresses Best Supporting Actress César Award winners French stage actresses 20th-century French actresses 21st-century French actresses French television actresses French women screenwriters French screenwriters