Isabelle Nanty Biography: Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Siblings, Child, Movies, Awards, TV Series

Isabelle Nanty, famously known as Isabelle Marie-Josée Nanty, is a French actress, writer, director, and theater instructor from Verdun, France.

Renowned for her roles in Amélie, Les Tuche, and Tatie Danielle, she’s a versatile talent with a knack for comedy and drama.

Her journey from a small village to French cinema stardom, rooted in her French-Norwegian heritage, inspires audiences with her warmth and wit.

Profile

• Full Name: Isabelle Marie-Josée Nanty
• Stage Name: Isabelle Nanty
• Born: January 21, 1962
• Age: 63 years old
• Birthplace: Verdun, Meuse, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Actress, Film Director, Screenwriter, Theater Instructor
• Height: 4 feet 11 inches (150 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Claude Nanty, Gerd Hansen
• Siblings: Pascal Nanty, Astrid Nanty
• Spouse: None
• Children: Tallulah Nanty
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million

Early Life

Isabelle Nanty was born on January 22, 1962, in Verdun, Meuse, France, to Claude Nanty, a lumberjack and wood merchant who served as mayor of Mussey (later Val-d’Ornain), and Gerd Hansen, a Norwegian-born housewife. Of French and Norwegian descent, her religious beliefs are not documented.

The youngest of three siblings, with an older brother, Pascal, and sister, Astrid, she grew up in the small village of Mussey near Bar-le-Duc. Struggling with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia, she faced academic challenges. Still, she found her calling in theater at 16, joining La Foliole, a local troupe led by Jean-François Schaaff at her high school.

Her early passion for comedy and performance, sparked in rural Lorraine, shaped her vibrant career. She’s also a cousin to Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones).

Education

Isabelle attended Collège Maurice Barrès in Verdun and Lycée Saint-Louis in Bar-le-Duc, where her academic struggles due to learning disabilities were evident. Despite not entering the Conservatoire, she moved to Paris and enrolled at Cours Florent, studying under Francis Huster, who cast her in early stage roles.

Career

Isabelle began her career in theater, debuting in Le Sablier (1984) at Théâtre Antoine and playing roles in Richard de Gloucester and Dom Juan (1987). She directed La Mouette (1993) at Théâtre de Nice and Journal de Vaslav Nijinski (1994). She staged Robin des Bois, d’à peu près Alexandre Dumas (1996) with Les Robins des Bois, launching Gad Elmaleh’s Décalages (1997).

Her film debut came in Les Planqués du régiment (1983) and Le Faucon (1983). She gained fame as Sandrine in Tatie Danielle (1990), earning a César nomination. Notable roles include Georgette in Amélie (2001), Itinéris in Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002), and Arlette in Not on the Lips (2003), both earning César nods.

She directed and starred in Le Bison (et sa voisine Dorine) (2003) and played Cathy in Les Tuche (2011-2021) and Gabrielle Munchovski in Munch (2016-2021). Recent work includes Père Noël à domicile (2024) and Doux Jésus (2025) with Marilou Berry. In 2025, she continues acting and teaching at Cours Florent.

Awards & Nominations

• 1991: César Award, Most Promising Actress (Tatie Danielle) – Nominated
• 2002: César Award, Best Supporting Actress (Amélie) – Nominated
• 2003: César Award, Best Supporting Actress (Not on the Lips) – Nominated
• 2006: Officer of the National Order of Merit – Awarded
• 2015: Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters – Awarded

Social Media

Isabelle Nantya does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Isabelle, 63, resides in Paris, France, and is single, having told RTL in December 2021 that she “failed” in romantic relationships but longed for a lifelong partner. Unable to have biological children, she adopted her daughter, Tallulah, born in 2002 in China, at 18 months in 2004.

She described Tallulah as “the most beautiful encounter” of her life on En aparté (2023), praising her humor and intelligence. Standing at 4 feet 11 inches, she’s a Capricorn with a warm, resilient persona despite her learning disabilities. She supported the 2023 French pension reform protests, criticizing the policy as unjust.

Net Worth

Isabelle Nanty’s net Worth is estimated at $2 million to $5 million. Her income comes from acting (Amélie, Les Tuche), directing (Le Bison), and teaching at Cours Florent. In 2025, melty_fr posted a note about her candid discussion of her finances, though specific figures are undisclosed.

Filmography

• Les Planqués du régiment (1983) – Film, Dancer
• Le Faucon (1983) – Film, Radio Host
• Tatie Danielle (1990) – Film, Sandrine
• La Belle Histoire (1992) – Film
• Les Visiteurs (1993) – Film, Fabienne Morlot
• Le Bonheur est dans le pré (1995) – Film
• Amélie (2001) – Film, Georgette
• Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) – Film, Itinéris
• Le Bison (et sa voisine Dorine) (2003) – Film, Dorine (also Director/Writer)
• Not on the Lips (2003) – Film, Arlette Poumaillac
• Les Tuche (2011) – Film, Cathy Tuche
• Serial Teachers (2013) – Film, Gladys
• Serial Teachers 2 (2015) – Film, Gladys
• Munch (2016-2021) – TV Series, Gabrielle Munchovski
• Fahim (2019) – Film, Mathilde
• Père Noël à domicile (2024) – TV Movie
• Doux Jésus (2025) – Film