Valérie Lemercier


Valérie Lemercier is a French actress, screenwriter, director and singer.

Life and career

Born in Dieppe, Seine-Maritime as the daughter of farmers, Lemercier grew up in Gonzeville and then studied at the Rouen Conservatoire - a dance, music and drama school. Lemercier made her screen debut in 1988, in the television series Palace. Lemercier has won two César Awards for her supporting roles in Les Visiteurs and Fauteuils d'orchestre, and hosted the award ceremony in 2006 and 2007. She has subsequently become a successful director.
Lemercier released her first music album, Valérie Lemercier chante, in 1996, and has subsequently recorded three singles with other singers.

Private life

She was in relationship for seven years with lawyer Hervé Témime. until his death.

Filmography

As director/writer

YearTitleNotes
1997Quadrille
1999Le derrière
2005Palais royal!
2013The Ultimate Accessory
2017Marie-Francine
2021Aline

Theatre

Valérie Lemercier au Splendid, Théâtre du Palais-Royal Un fil à la patte, Théâtre du Palais-Royal Valérie Lemercier au Théâtre de Paris Folies Bergère

Discography

Valérie Lemercier chante Comme beaucoup de messieurs - duet with The Divine Comedy (band) J'ai un mari - duet with Pascale Borel Pourquoi tu t'en vas? - duet with Christophe Willem Peter and the Wolf Le Coup de soleil - duet with Vincent Delerm