Camille Cottin

Camille Cottin is a French actress who has earned herself a permanent place in European cinema with her incisive performances and charismatic presence. Born in Paris in 1978, she began her career on stage and first became known in France for her humorous roles. She achieved her international breakthrough with her leading role in the hit series “Call My Agent!”, in which she impressed audiences with her wit and emotional depth as the resolute acting agent Andrea Martel. In THE EMPIRE (2024, directed by Bruno Dumont), Cottin shows a new facet of her talent. She embodies the mysterious “Queen of Ones” in a surreal mixture of science fiction and provincial satire. The film, which was presented at the Cannes Film Festival, combines grotesque exaggeration with existential questions—and Cottin's performance is considered one of the most impressive aspects of this work. In 2016, she played a mother trying to cope with family and everyday life under difficult circumstances in THE FABULOUS PATARS (directed by Sophie Reine). In the same year, she took on a leading role in IN THE SHADOW OF IRIS (directed by Jalil Lespert), a thriller about deception, guilt, and identity, which demonstrated her versatility in serious roles as well. This was followed in 2021 by OUR MEN (directed by Rachel Lang), a multi-layered drama about soldiers and their relationships, in which Cottin gave an intense and credible performance as the partner of a legionnaire. Camille Cottin has received numerous awards and international recognition for her work. In 2021, she received the French César Award in the Best Supporting Actress category for her contribution to the country's cinema. She has also appeared in international productions such as “House of Gucci” and “Stillwater,” making a name for herself in the English-speaking world.