Élizabeth Bourgine
Élizabeth Clémentine Madeleine Bourgine (born 20 March 1957 in Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine) is a French actress, appearing in film, television and theater. She is credited with more than 60 roles in film and television, mostly French productions.
Élizabeth Bourgine | |
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 Bourgine in 2013. | |
| Born | Élizabeth Clémentine Madeleine Bourgine 20 March 1957 Levallois-Perret, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Jean-Luc Miesch |
| Children | Jules |
Career
Originally a dancer and model, she studied at École des Beaux-Arts. She first appeared in student films between 1976 and 1977 until landing a role in the film Nestor Burma, with her future husband, Jean-Luc Miesch.
She was awarded the Prix Romy Schneider Prize in 1985.
Since 2011 she has appeared in the joint French/British production Death in Paradise, a crime drama/comedy filmed in Guadeloupe for BBC One.
She is best known in France for her roles in A Heart in Winter (1992), My Best Friend (2006) and Private Lessons (1986).
Select filmography
- 2006: My Best Friend : Julia
- 2013: Joséphine, ange gardien : Jeanne (1 Episode)
- 2011-present: Death in Paradise : Catherine Bordey (Season one: recurring, season two onwards: main.)
- 2020: Maigret : Irène
Personal life
Bourgine was born 20 March 1957, in the Parisian suburb Levallois-Perret. She is married to Jean-Luc Miesch, and they have one adult son.