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Dominique Blanc is listed as a stage actor, film actor and film director. Dominique Blanc was born in 7th arrondissement of Lyon, Rhône, France on April 25, 1956. That works out to 70 years old in 2026. Awards on record include César Award for Best Actress (2001), César Award for Best Supporting Actress (1991, 1993), Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2015) and 3 more.
My Take
Dominique Blanc carries the gravity of French cinema in a way few performers do. Four César Awards from nine nominations, a Volpi Cup at Venice, a Molière for the stage, and a Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres: she has reached the summit in both film and theatre, a doubling almost no one manages. Anchoring films like Indochine and La Reine Margot, she has held the front rank for nearly four decades. Rather than conventional star wattage, I see in her the power to change a room the instant she appears. A craftswoman whose only instrument is her acting, and that single-mindedness is what I find magnetic.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dominique Blanc
- Name (Japanese)
- ドミニク・ブラン
- Reading
- どみにく・ぶらん
- Born
- April 25, 1956 (age 70)
- Origin
- 7th arrondissement of Lyon, Rhône, France
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor / film director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2001 César Award for Best Actress
- 1991 César Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2015 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 1993 César Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2019 Commander of the National Order of Merit
- Molière Award for Best Actress
- 2008 Volpi Cup for Best Actress
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4. 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 Dominique Blanc born?
Born April 25, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Dominique Blanc from?
Dominique Blanc is from 7th arrondissement of Lyon, Rhône, France.
What does Dominique Blanc do?
Dominique Blanc works as stage actor, film actor, actor, film director.
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