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My Take
Valérie Lemercier embodies a kind of versatility I genuinely envy. Actress, singer, comedian, director, screenwriter, all at once, and convincing in each. What impresses me most is her trajectory: two César Awards for supporting roles, then a leading-actress César for a film she herself directed. That is rare command of one's own craft. I have a theory that great comedians are the coolest observers of human behavior, and Lemercier seems to fuse that clear-eyed wit with serious dramatic weight. The combination suggests an artist with far more depth than her comic reputation lets on, and I would happily spend an evening with her filmography.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Valérie Lemercier
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァレリー・ルメルシェ
- Reading
- ゔぁれりー・るめるしぇ
- Born
- March 9, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- actor / singer / comedian / film director / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1994 César Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2007 César Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2022 César Award for Best Actress
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Valérie Lemercier born?
Born March 9, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Valérie Lemercier from?
Valérie Lemercier is from Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France.
What does Valérie Lemercier do?
Valérie Lemercier works as actor, singer, comedian, film director, screenwriter.
How tall is Valérie Lemercier?
Valérie Lemercier is 177 cm.
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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.