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Public records list Ariane Ascaride as a screenwriter, stage actor and film actor. Ariane Ascaride was born in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France on October 10, 1954. The age as of 2026 is 72. Schooling on record includes Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971). Recorded honors include César Award for Best Actress (1998), Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2015) and Volpi Cup for Best Actress (2019).
My Take
Ariane Ascaride is the kind of actress I quietly champion. A Marseille native, she has built a career on grounded, working-class characters rather than glamour, and the depth shows. Winning the César for Best Actress in Marius and Jeannette was a milestone, but taking the Volpi Cup at Venice in 2019, well into her sixties, is what truly impresses me. That refusal to coast, that hunger for a fresh defining role late in life, is rare and admirable. The Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres confirms her standing. I value performers who linger in the heart through honesty rather than spectacle, and she does exactly that.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ariane Ascaride
- Name (Japanese)
- アリアンヌ・アスカリッド
- Reading
- ありあんぬ・あすかりっど
- Born
- October 10, 1954 (age 72)
- Origin
- Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Occupation
- screenwriter / stage actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
2. Background
- University
- Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971)
Awards & achievements
- 1998 César Award for Best Actress
- 2015 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 2019 Volpi Cup for Best Actress
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Marius and Jeannette |
| Notable work | Once in a Lifetime |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ariane Ascaride born?
Ariane Ascaride was born on October 10, 1954 and is 72 years old.
Where is Ariane Ascaride from?
Ariane Ascaride is from Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
What does Ariane Ascaride do?
Ariane Ascaride works as screenwriter, stage actor, film actor.
Where did Ariane Ascaride study?
Ariane Ascaride attended Aix-Marseille University.
What is Ariane Ascaride known for?
Ariane Ascaride's notable works include Marius and Jeannette, Once in a Lifetime.
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