Josiane Balasko began her career writing and performing with Splendid, a theater group in Paris. She made her feature film debut in 1976 and has gone on to become a popular French actress. In 1985, Balasko made her directorial debut with All Mixed Up. Most recently she has written, directed and acted in the film Bushwhacked (1995).
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- Is of French and Croatian descent.
- Decided to pursue a career as an actress after a friend took her to a theater acting class.
- At the age of 22, she wrote her first screenplay and performed in small cafe theaters.
- Met her husband on the set of a film in 1999.
- Has supported many causes over the years, including defending the rights of undocumented migrants, underprivileged persons, and global warming.