Catherine Lachens

Biography

Catherine Lachens (born on September 2, 1945 in Boulogne-Billancourt (France) and died on September 27, 2023 in Paris), was a French actress with a flamboyant temperament, known for her glibness, husky voice and boundless energy. From a modest background, she worked in a variety of odd jobs before making her film debut in 1973 in Nina Companeez's L'Histoire très bonne et très joyeuse de Colinot trousse-chemise, alongside Brigitte Bardot. She went on to play a series of roles in popular comedies, working with directors such as Georges Lautner (Flic ou voyou, Mort d'un pourri), Philippe de Broca, Claude Zidi and Jean Yanne. She plays a variety of characters, from the big-hearted prostitute to the eccentric bourgeoise, from the school principal to the passionate teacher. On the stage, she alternates between the classics and contemporary plays, acting in Molière, Feydeau, Genet and Ionesco, under the direction of renowned directors such as Marcel Maréchal, Daniel Mesguich and Andrzej Wajda. She also performs internationally, notably in Russia. On television, she took part in shows such as L'Académie des neuf in the 1980s, then appeared in popular series such as Navarro, Sous le sole…

Movies & TV Shows

1. French Twist (1995) — Fabienne, boss of the Sopha
2. Cop or Hood (1979) — Mrs. Simone Langlois
3. French Cuisine (2015) — Maman François
4. Incorrigible (1975) — Girl at the educators office
5. Flic Story (1975) — Jenny
6. The Prize of Peril (1983) — Madeleine
7. Death of a Corrupt Man (1977) — (uncredited)
8. Too Shy to Try (1978) — La camionneuse
9. Bright Days Ahead (2013) — Sylviane
10. Swann in Love (1984) — Aunt
11. The Other One's Mug (1979) — Florence
12. The Medic (1979) — Zoa
13. Molière's Last Stage (2024) — Marquise de Sablé
14. The Maid (1991) — Catherine Olivier
15. The Beautiful Story (1992) — La chasseuse de tête
16. I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs (1979) — Responsable régie
17. These Sorcerers Are Mad (1978) — Thérèse Picard
18. The Gang (1977) — Janine
19. Rosa la rose, fille publique (1986) — Quarante
20. The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot (1973)
21. Dumb But Disciplined (1979) — Ingrid Cochy
22. The Blood of Others (1984) — Mme Grant
23. Violette & Francois (1977) — Carla Isalvi
24. Let's Make a Dirty Movie (1976) — Laurence
25. The Two Crocodiles (1987) — Greta
26. One Fine Day, a Hairdresser (2004) — Wealthy Client
27. Confession of a Dredger (2001) — La femme au chapeau
28. What a Flash! (1972)
29. Two Lions in the Sun (1980) — Babette
30. Softly from Paris (1986) — La comtesse
31. It Could Be Worse (1983) — Inspector Lanvin
32. It's Hard Killing Someone Even on a Monday (2001) — La vieille
33. Arzak Rhapsody (2003) — (voice)
34. Dis bonjour à la dame !.. (1977) — Mrs. Jeannot, the neighbor
35. Monsieur Papa (1977) — Miss Carpentier
36. On s'en fout… nous on s'aime (1982) — Grégory's mother
37. Winter Is Approaching (1976)
38. Silence... We're Shooting (1976) — Paulette Fromenteau
39. Le Divorcement (1979) — Maître Larose
40. À vot' bon cœur (2005) — Madame Bisance