Mimie Mathy
🔥 TrendingMimie Mathy (8 July 1957) is a French actress, comedian and singer who is best known for her starring role in the long-running Josephine, Guardian Angel television series. Mathy has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and is 4 ft 4 in (1.32 m) tall. Interested in the theatre from childhood, she studied the dramatic arts from 1979 to 1981 at Michel Fugain's workshop in Nice. In the early 1980s she performed in a number of theatre roles and appeared in Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard television show.
See also
Facts about Mimie Mathy
Did you know that before achieving widespread fame with "Joséphine, ange gardien," Mimie Mathy was part of a successful comedy trio named "Les Filles" alongside Michèle Bernier and Isabelle de Botton?
- She formed a famous comedy trio called "Les Filles" with Michèle Bernier and Isabelle de Botton in the 1980s.
- Prominent member of "Les Enfoirés" since 1994, raising money for Les Restos du Cœur charity.
- Her one-woman show, "J'adore papoter avec vous," was highly successful, running for several years in the 1990s.
- She married chef and restaurateur Benoist Gérard in 2005, whom she met during a performance of her show.
- She also released music, including the single "La Vie, C'est Juste un Jeu" from the "Joséphine, ange gardien" soundtrack.
Mimie Mathy's career defining role is undoubtedly "Joséphine, ange gardien," where she has starred as the benevolent guardian angel since 1997. This long-running series has captivated French audiences for decades, making her a beloved household name and a consistent ratings success.
Her enduring portrayal of Joséphine has made her an iconic figure in French television, celebrated for her warmth, humor, and as a powerful symbol of representation for people with dwarfism. She has inspired many by demonstrating that physical differences are no barrier to success and widespread adoration.