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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 71. 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 71)
- 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
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. 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?
Born October 10, 1954 (age 71).
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.
What is Ariane Ascaride known for?
Notable works include Marius and Jeannette, Once in a Lifetime.
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