Claude Gensac

Claude Gensac was a French actress known for her role as Marthe in the film Lulu femme nue. She appeared in over 70 films and television productions since 1952.

Movie Actress

March 1, 1927

December 27, 2016

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Claude Gensac (1 March 1927 – 27 December 2016) was a renowned French actress who appeared in over 70 films and television productions since 1952. She gained fame for her role as Louis de Funès’ wife in the “Gendarme” series. Gensac’s most notable work includes her portrayal of Marthe in “Lulu femme nue,” earning her a nomination for the César Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2015. She also appeared in “22 Bullets” (2010), “Hibernatus” (1969), and “The Wing or The Thigh?” (1976). Gensac passed away on 27 December 2016 in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She holds the distinction of being the oldest nominee in the César Award for Best Supporting Actress category for her role in “Lulu femme nue.”