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My Take
Déborah François is an actress who shines without shouting. Born in Rocourt, Belgium, she announced herself with a debut in the Dardenne brothers' Palme d'Or winner The Child, an extraordinary start by any measure. In 2009 she swept the Prix Romy Schneider and the César for Most Promising Actress, and was even named an honorary citizen of Liège. Now she is reportedly stepping behind the camera as a director too. She is not built on flash but on delicate, grounded performances that hold a film together. I find myself drawn to that kind of serious craft, and I want to keep watching her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Déborah François
- Name (Japanese)
- デボラ・フランソワ
- Reading
- でぼら・ふらんそわ
- Born
- May 24, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Rocourt, Belgium
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Prix Romy Schneider
- 2009 César Award for Best Female Revelation
- 2009 honorary citizen of Liège
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Déborah François born?
Born May 24, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Déborah François from?
Déborah François is from Rocourt, Belgium.
What does Déborah François do?
Déborah François works as actor, film actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.