Isabelle Adjani

Born: 1955-06-27

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Isabelle Yasmine Adjani (born June 27, 1955) is a French film actress and singer. Adjani has appeared in 30 films since 1970. She holds the record for most César Award for Best Actress with five, for Possession (1981), One Deadly Summer (1983), Camille Claudel (1988), Queen Margot (1994) and Skirt Day (2009). She was also given a double Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award in 1981. She also received two Academy Award nominations for Best Actress. She performs in French, English, and German.

Known For

Possession
Nosferatu the Vampyre
The Driver
Wingwomen
The Tenant
Natacha, (Almost) Air Hostess
Queen Margot
Diabolique
To Each His Own Cinema
One Deadly Summer

Top Movie Credits

Possession Anna / Helen
The Driver The Player
Wingwomen Marraine
Diabolique Mia Baran
To Each His Own Cinema Self (segment "47 Ans Après") (archive footage)
One Deadly Summer Eliane Wieck, aka 'Elle'