Claude Gensac was a French actress who is best known for her roles in 22 Bullets, Hibernatus, and The Wing or The Thigh?. She was born on March 1, 1927, in Acy-en-Multien, Oise, France, and passed away on December 27, 2016, in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
Personal and Family Life
Claude Gensac was married twice. Her first marriage was to Pierre Mondy from 1951 until their divorce in 1955. She later married Henri Chemin, a racing car driver, in 1958; they divorced in 1977 and had one child together. Gensac was known for collaborating with Louis de Funès in many films, often playing his wife.
Death and Legacy
Claude Gensac died on December 27, 2016. She left behind a rich legacy in French cinema, having been recognized as one of the great supporting actresses. In 2015, she was a finalist for the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Lulu femme nue.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| L’Aile ou la Cuisse | 1976-10-27 | Marguerite, la secrétaire de Charles Duchemin |
| Hibernatus | 1969-09-10 | Edmée de Tartas |
| Oscar | 1967-10-11 | Mme Germaine Barnier, épouse de Bertrand |
| Le Gendarme se marie | 1968-10-30 | Josépha Lefrançois |
| Le Gendarme en balade | 1970-10-28 | Josépha Cruchot |
| Le Gendarme et les Gendarmettes | 1982-10-03 | Josépha Cruchot |
| La Soupe aux choux | 1981-12-02 | Amelie Poulangeard |
| Jo | 1971-08-31 | Sylvie Brisebard |
| La Vie d’un honnête homme | 1953-02-18 | Evelyne, la femme de chambre |
| Le Gaffeur | 1985-09-04 | Lucienne |
| Absolument fabuleux | 2001-08-29 | Mamie Mousson |
| Elle s’en va | 2013-05-16 | Annie |
| Les Sultans | 1966-05-06 | Marcelle |
| Le Chasseur de chez Maxim’s | 1976-04-14 | Germaine |
| Lulu femme nue | 2013-09-28 | Marthe |
| La Grève des femmes | 2011-02-11 | Mme Deschamps |
| Les Grandes Vacances | 1967-12-01 | Isabelle Bosquier |