Léa Drucker

Léa Drucker is a French actress, born 23 January 1972 in Caen, Normandy.

She is the niece of the television presenter Michel Drucker, and of the ex-president of the M6 television chain, Jean Drucker. Her father Jacques is a doctor, and her mother, Martine, an English teacher. She is the cousin of the journalist Marie Drucker, daughter of Jean Drucker.

Having followed courses at the École of the rue Blanche, ENSATT, (the École nationale supérieure des arts et techniques du théâtre) in Paris, she began her career in both classical theatre pieces like The Misanthrope, and in contemporary plays such as Blanc by Emmanuelle Marie. She has twice been nominated for a Molière Award for best female newcomer, in 2001 for her role in Danny et la grande bleue, and in 2004 for 84 Charing Cross Road.