Catherine Jacob

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Characters played by Catherine Jacob

Catherine — Hidden Kisses (2016)

A closeted lesbian math teacher who initially avoids intervening but later uses a story to subtly guide Nathan. She publicly comes out with her girlfriend, inspiring Nathan to stand up for himself.

Ambiguità di Poincy (FR) — Corto Maltese: Under the Sign of Capricorn (2003)

Enigmatic figure involved in Corto's mystical and political entanglements in South America.

Véronique — Who Killed Bambi? (2003)

Véronique is a hospital worker who gossips with Carole and Nathalie and investigates the disappearance of the Asian Patient. She shows Isabelle a pendant linked to Dr. Philipp, argues that the patient may have been killed, searches Isabelle's drawers, and implies that she has found important evidence.

Patronne — Rumba Therapy (2022)

A local acquaintance or neighbor in Tony's provincial hometown, representing his pre-existing isolated community.

Fleurette, épouse d'Urbain — The Thirst for Gold (1993)

Urbain's tax inspector wife who married him primarily to avoid financial penalties, now seeking to claim his ill-gotten gold before finalizing their divorce.

Dominique — Neuf Mois (1994)

Dominique reconnects with Samuel after their relationship has been damaged. Her resentment is evident, and Samuel tries to arrange a supposedly accidental meeting in the hope of seeing her. Their unresolved feelings form a separate strand of the story alongside the pregnancy and relationship tensions involving Mathilde, Samuel, and Georges.

Hortensia — 100% Organic (2020)

The Moreno family's lifelong single aunt who resides with her brother and nieces/nephews. She serves as a stable, traditional presence in the household.

Marianne (FR) — Corto Maltese: The Guilded House of Samarkand (2003)

A determined woman caught up in a perilous journey, committed to protecting a vulnerable child.

Christelle — My Father the Hero (1991)

Christelle is a woman André meets at the resort, whom he introduces to Véro. She grows closer to André and admits that she is lonely and unsure how to approach him. Véro tries to help the two connect, even as she struggles with the idea of her father moving on and forming a new relationship.

Wilson — Livid (2011)

Wilson is an older nurse who trains Lucie and accompanies her on visits to the mansion. She helps maintain control of the situation, later sedates Lucie, and watches while Jessel performs the ritual intended to exchange Anna's soul with Lucie's.

La Reine Titiana — Un jour mon prince (2017)

La Reine Titiana is the fairy queen who announces that La Belle’s hundred-year sleep is nearing its end and that the fairies will disappear if no prince awakens her. With five days remaining, she sends Blondine and Mélusine to Paris to find a suitable prince, instructing them to use their magic discreetly.

Carla Milo — The Grand Dukes (1996)

Carla Milo is an actress in the struggling touring company. She is pressured to pretend to be ill so insurance money can be claimed, but refuses to abandon her audience. Although she hates the exhausting tours and later considers returning to Paris, she ultimately insists on continuing the play despite financial and personal conflicts.

Career Overview

Catherine Jacob has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Corto Maltese Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Gentlemen Children, Josèphe, Papy fait de la résistance. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
90
Birth Date
1956-12-16
Birth Place
Paris, France

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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