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My Take
Karin Viard is the sort of actress whose name makes French-film fans nod knowingly. Winning the César for Best Actress in 2000 and Best Supporting Actress in 2003 is the real tell: she can anchor a film or quietly steal it, and that versatility is rare. From Delicatessen onward she has slipped between comedy and drama with an ease I find genuinely impressive. The Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres and a National Order of Merit confirm a nation's esteem, and her 2003 Cannes jury seat marks a connoisseur's eye. I prize substance over flash, and she is all substance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Karin Viard
- Name (Japanese)
- カリン・ヴィアール
- Reading
- かりん・ゔぃあーる
- Born
- January 24, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / screenwriter / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
- 2000 César Award for Best Actress
- 2003 César Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2022 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Karin Viard born?
Born January 24, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Karin Viard from?
Karin Viard is from Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France.
What does Karin Viard do?
Karin Viard works as stage actor, film actor, screenwriter, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.