Fanny Cottençon (born 11 May 1957) is a French actress and film producer, born in Port-Gentil,

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(then in

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). In 1983 she won the

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for Best Supporting Actress for her effort in the movie ''

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''. In March 2017, she received the

Ordre des Arts et des Lettres The Order of Arts and Letters () is an order of France established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture. Its supplementary status to the was confirmed by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963. Its purpose is the recognition of significant ...

Selected filmography

Film

Television

Awards and honors

* 1983 César Awards Best Supporting Actress for

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(2017)

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1957 births French people of Gabonese descent French film actresses French television actresses Best Supporting Actress César Award winners Living people People from Ogooué-Maritime Province Recipients of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres {{france-screen-actor-stub