Elisa Lasowski

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Elisa Lasowski
Born
Elisa Wald-Lasowski

(1984-11-15) November 15, 1984 (age 39)
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
NationalityFrench
Alma mater Drama Studio London
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Known for Somers Town
Hyena
Blackstar
Versailles

Elisa Wald-Lasowski (born 15 November 1984) [1] is a French actress, [2] most notable for her film and television work. She grew up in the Netherlands, Algeria and France. She is fluent in French, English, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese and German. [3] [4]

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Acting

Lasowski has acted roles in productions including Eastern Promises (2007), Somers Town (2008), Line of Duty (2012), Game of Thrones (2013), Hyena (2014), Burnt (2015), Versailles (2015-2018), and Kompromat (2022). [5] [6] She appeared as the "girl with a tail" in the music video for David Bowie's song "Blackstar". [7]

In November 2018, she became the face of a new Loewe fragrance. [8]

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