Isabelle Adjani
Biography
Isabelle Yasmine Adjani, born on June 27, 1955, is a celebrated French actress and singer, renowned for her diverse and impactful performances across cinema. Since making her film debut in 1970, Adjani has starred in 30 films and continues to captivate audiences with her talent. She holds the record for the most César Awards for Best Actress, having won five times for her outstanding roles in "Possession" (1981), "One Deadly Summer" (1983), "Camille Claudel" (1988), "Queen Margot" (1994), and "Skirt Day" (2009).
In addition to her accolades at the César Awards, Adjani has also been honored with a double Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1981, highlighting her remarkable contributions to film. Her talent has earned her two Academy Award nominations for Best Actress, further establishing her as a formidable presence in the industry.
Fluent in French, English, and German, Adjani showcases her versatility not only as an actress but also as a singer, enriching her artistic repertoire. With a career spanning over five decades, Isabelle Adjani remains an iconic figure in French cinema, embodying a range of complex characters and captivating audiences worldwide.
Filmography
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All Fired Up
1982 • Pauline Valance
Force
2011 • Commandant Clara Damico
Wingwomen
2023 • Marraine
Skirt Day
2008 • Sonia Bergerac
Bon Voyage (2003)
2003 • Viviane Denvers
Carole Matthieu
2016 • Carole Matthieu
You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...
1986 • Isabelle
Quartet
1981 • Marya 'Mado' Zelli
Faustine and the Beautiful Summer
1972 • Camille
Ishtar
1987 • Shirra Assel
Camille Claudel
1988 • Camille Claudel
The Tenant
1976 • Stella
Diabolique (1996)
1996 • Mia Baran
Subway
1985 • Helena
Masquerade (2022)
2022 • Martha Duval
Queen Margot
1994 • Margot
The World Is Yours
2018 • Danny
One Deadly Summer
1983 • Eliane Wieck, aka 'Elle'
Nosferatu the Vampyre
1979 • Lucy Harker
The Bronte Sisters
1979 • Emily Brontë
The Driver
1978 • The Player
The Story of Adele H.
1975 • Adèle Hugo