Sylvie Testud Biography: Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Sister, Children, Husband, Movies, Awards

Sylvie Testud is a talented French actress and writer who captivates audiences with her heartfelt performances in movies and TV.

Born in Lyon, she proudly carries her French heritage, shining on screens across France and beyond with her unique charm.

Profile

• Full Name: Sylvie Testud
• Stage Name: Sylvie Testud
• Born: January 17, 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Lyon, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Actress, Writer, Director
• Height: 5’7” (170 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Testud
• Siblings: One sister, Ghislaine Testud
• Spouse: None
• Children: Ruben Testud, Esther Testud
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $5 million to $10 million

Early Life

Sylvie Testud was born on January 17, 1971, in Lyon, France, to Mr and Mrs Testud. Her ethnicity is French, with Italian roots from her mom’s side. Her religion isn’t shared publicly, so it’s unknown.

She grew up in Lyon’s La Croix-Rousse neighbourhood, a lively area full of artists. Her parents split when she was young, and her Italian mom raised her and her sister, Ghislaine.

Sylvie loved stories as a kid, inspired by her mom’s tales of Italy. At 11, she saw actress Isabelle Adjani on TV and decided she wanted to act. Her passion for performing grew, making her family and France proud.

Education

Sylvie studied at schools in Lyon before moving to Paris to chase her acting dreams. She trained at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique (CNSAD) and took classes at Cours Florent. She also studied History at university, but left to focus on acting. Her training built her skills, setting her up to shine for France.

Career

Sylvie began acting in the early 1990s, with minor roles in films such as Couples et amants (1993). Her big break came in 1996 with Beyond Silence, in which she played a girl who helps her deaf parents, earning her a German Film Award. She became a star in France with Murderous Maids (2000), for which she won a César Award for Most Promising Actress.

In 2003, she played a cancer patient in Fear and Trembling, earning another César for Best Actress. She’s starred in films like La Vie en Rose (2007) as Edith Piaf’s friend, Lourdes (2009), and Sagan (2008), where she played writer Françoise Sagan.

Sylvie also wrote novels, like Gamines (2006), and directed her first film, Another Woman’s Life (2012). She’s been in over 70 movies and TV shows, showing her range in comedy, drama, and thrillers, making French cinema proud.

Awards & Nominations

• 1997: Won German Film Award for Best Actress for Beyond Silence
• 2001: Won César Award for Most Promising Actress for Murderous Maids
• 2004: Won César Award for Best Actress for Fear and Trembling
• 2004: Nominated for European Film Award for Fear and Trembling
• 2008: Nominated for César Award for Best Actress for Sagan
• 2009: Won Étoile d’Or for Best Actress for Sagan

Social Media

Sylvie Testud does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Sylvie Testud is 54 years old and 5’7” tall, living in Paris. She’s not married but has been in a long-term relationship, though her partner’s name isn’t public. She has two kids, Ruben (born 2005) and Esther (born 2011), and loves being a mom.

Sylvie’s close to her sister, Ghislaine, and enjoys quiet time at home when she’s not acting. She’s passionate about writing, often turning her life into stories, like her book Gamines, inspired by her childhood. She keeps her life private but brings warmth and French pride to her roles and stories.

Net Worth

Sylvie Testud has about $5 million to $10 million. She earned her money from acting in over 70 films and TV shows, writing bestselling novels like Gamines, and directing. Her work in international films like La Vie en Rose also adds to her wealth. Her success shows how her talent lights up French culture.

Filmography

• Beyond Silence (1996) – Lara
• Murderous Maids (2000) – Christine Papin
• Fear and Trembling (2003) – Amélie
• La Vie en Rose (2007) – Mômone
• Sagan (2008) – Françoise Sagan
• Lourdes (2009) – Christine
• Lucky Luke (2009) – Supporting role
• Vengeance (2009) – Supporting role
• Another Woman’s Life (2012) – Director, actress
• Suspiria (2018) – Miss Griffith
• Final Set (2020) – Supporting role

TV

• Les Témoins (2014) – Supporting role
• Eden (2020) – Hélène

Books

• Gamines (2006) – Novel
• C’est le métier qui rentre (2008) – Novel
• Chevalier de l’ordre des arts et des lettres (2010) – Novel