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Jennifer Decker (born 28 December 1982) is a French actress. She is best known for the role of Lucienne in the 2006 American film Flyboys.

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Life and career

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Jennifer began her theatrical career at an early age. At 18 she was spotted by director Irina Brook, who gave her the role of Juliet in a stage production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. After a successful run at the Théâtre national de Chaillot in Paris, the play went on tour throughout France, and then abroad for many months.

Jennifer next played a young teenager in love and on the run, the leading part in Steve Suissa's Cavale (L'Amour dangereux [fr]).[citation needed] She is continuing to extend the range of her on-stage performances at the Commedia dell'arte.

Afterward, she began to show interest in cinematography. For this she next appeared in Steve Suissa's "L'Amour Dangereux" (Love on the run) also known as Trop Plain D'amour and Cavale, opposite Nicolas Cazalé. Jennifer Decker played Noémie, a young teenager who goes on the run with Simon, a boy who's on the fast track of life.

Although Jennifer tends to focus on feature films, she shows interest in short-films too. For this she was seen next in Pierre Bernier's, Jeux de Haute Société (2003), a short-film, in which she plays Madame Blanche.

She started in the renowned French series Une Femme d'Honneur (2005), in the episode of Les Liens du Sang, playing as Laëtitia Cervantes, an intense character. Jennifer completed four films in 2006. She started the year with Jeune Homme, a Swiss film, in which she plays Elodie Dumoulin, a young artist, who takes drawing lessons and meets the lead character, Sebastian, played by Matthias Schoch. Sebastian is a new transfer student from abroad who came to study in France. Sebastian stayed with a French family who, coincidentally, is Elodie's family.

After Jeune Homme, Jennifer starred in Les Amants Du Flore, an acclaimed film, directed by Ilan Duran Cohen, starring Anna Mouglalis. Jennifer played Marina, a sensitive student, who at first fell in love with her teacher, Simone de Beauvoir, but later fell for a lover who died due to the consequences of the second world war.

In 2006, she was discovered by Tony Bill while he was vacationing in Paris. She was soon cast as Lucienne, opposite James Franco and Jean Reno. This became the debut of Jennifer's career as feature film actress, for which she received the attention of critics and an international audience.

In 2006 Jennifer returned to France for a television film revolving around the life of Jeanne Poisson, la Pompadour. The film title is Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour (2006). Jennifer plays La Dauphine, who is the wife of Jeanne Poisson's husband's best friend. She plays an older character, rather than the usual character she on which she previously focused.

After working with Robin Davis in Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, Jennifer starred in an even more interesting role, in the comedy as Hellphone (2007), directed by James Huth. The movie was unlike other Hellphone movies, for this one had a different angle to it. Jennifer plays Angie, the love interest of Sid, played by Jean-Baptist Maunier, who desperately wants to date her, but has no cell phone to contact her. Sid buys an amazing phone, which costs 30 euros at a cheap Chinese store, to be able to get a closer connection to Angie. He does not realize that the phone comes from Hell. This film earned a lot of press attention, and boosted Jennifer's career.

Jennifer took 2008 off from the movie industry. In 2009 she came back in the German film called Lulu & Jimi, opposite Ray Fearon, and directed by the acclaimed director Oskar Roehler. This film went on to be the official selection for the German film festival. Jenn plays Lulu, a very outgoing and rich German lady who falls deeply in love with Jimi, a black man who was a middle class worker in a fair near where Lulu lives. Over the disapproval of her family of Jimi, she runs away with him, running from one state to another. The film has a very colorful theme, and a rock & roll vibe.

After Lulu & Jimi, Jennifer starred in Erreur de la Banquet en Votre Faveur (2009), a French film directed by Gérard Bitton and Michel Munz.[1] The film talks about a group of guys planning to steal from the city bank. Jennifer plays Harmony, who is a local employee. She falls in love with her boss, who happens to be one of the men involved in this great robbery scheme.

In 2010, Jennifer Decker played Laura, opposite Anaïs Demoustier and Pio Marmaï, in D'amour et D'eau Fraîche, directed by Isabelle Czajka. This was her second film with Anaïs Demoustier, the first one being Hellphone (2007).

Most recently, Jennifer would be found in France, filming a TV-film called Les Amants Naufragés, also known as Les Veufs for the novel on which it was based. The scheduled filming ended around November, and the movie would be released in 2011. It's directed by Jean-Christophe Delpias. Jennifer plays Mathilde, wife of Stan who is a writer. He had just finished writing his latest novel The Castaways. Stan is a very jealous lover, concerned that his alluring and beautiful wife Mathilde, who is a Model, is cheating on him. For that matter Stan sends his friend to spy on Mathilde who had lied about wanting to spend more time with her parents. Stan finds out that the parents were actually a handsome young fashion designer. With the rage he feels for Mathilde's infidelity, he arrives to surprise the lovers. He over-reacts in the scene, killing the young designer on the spot. But what if the author had mistaken fiction for fact?

The aforementioned listings are Theatrical acts Jennifer Decker has starred in, in addition to the renowned play she collaborated in with Block N'Fall, entitled "Novembre, Déjà" in 2009 and 2010.

Selected filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Paris-Willouby Angélique
2011 Declaration of War Girl at the party
2010 Living on Love Alone Laura
2009 Lulu and Jimi Lulu
Erreur de la banque en votre faveur Harmony
2007 Hellphone Angie
2006 Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour La Dauphine
Flyboys Lucienne
Les Amants du Flore Marina
Jeune Homme Élodie Dumoulin
2005 Une Femme d'Honneur Laëtitia Cervantes Episode Les Liens du Sang
2003 Jeux de Haute Société Madame Blanche
L'Amour dangereux Noémie

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Jennifer Decker (born 28 December 1982) is a French actress. She began her theatrical career at age 18, debuting as Juliet in a 2001 production of Romeo and Juliet directed by Irina Brook at the Théâtre national de Chaillot. Decker joined the Comédie-Française as a pensionnaire on 1 September 2011, making her debut there as Mariane in Molière's The Miser. She is best known for her role as Lucienne in the 2006 American film Flyboys, and has appeared in French films such as Courted (2015) and television series including Mange (2003–present). As of 2025, Decker continues to perform at the Comédie-Française in productions like Cyrano de Bergerac (as Roxane, 2024–2025) and Macbeth (2024–2025).

Early life and training

Upbringing in Paris

Jennifer Decker was born on December 28, 1982, in the , . Details about her family background remain limited in public records, with no specific information available regarding her parents or siblings. However, Decker grew up in the culturally vibrant environment of , a city renowned for its world-class theaters, museums, and artistic heritage, which provided an enriching backdrop for her early years. This setting likely contributed to her formative exposure to the , fostering a deep appreciation for and from a young age. Decker's passion for comedy and theater emerged during her childhood, evolving into a focused interest in the throughout her teenage years. While attending , she participated in drama classes that ignited her enthusiasm, leading her to commit to a career in acting by the age of 18. This early spark set the stage for her subsequent pursuit of formal training in the field.

Acting education and debut

Decker began her acting journey during her adolescence in , where her interest in theater was nurtured through structured school programs. At the Lycée Saint-Louis Saint-Clément in , she participated in the theater option led by director Pierre Notte starting around age 16, which provided her initial practical exposure to stage performance. Notte recognized her potential early on and played a pivotal role in transitioning her from amateur pursuits to professional opportunities by introducing her to key figures in the industry. Her professional debut came at age 18 in 2001, when she was cast as in Irina Brook's innovative adaptation of Shakespeare's , staged initially at the Théâtre national de Chaillot. This breakthrough role, secured through Notte's endorsement, marked Decker's entry into professional theater and showcased her ability to embody complex emotional depth in a high-profile production. The play's success led to an extensive one-year tour across Paris theaters and beyond, with Decker performing the role in 135 shows, solidifying her reputation as a promising young talent. Nearly a decade later, in , Decker resumed formal acting training at L'École du Jeu in to refine her advanced skills, addressing gaps in her earlier on-the-job learning. At age 27, she enrolled under instructors like Alexandre del , who emphasized sensory techniques and intentional presence on , preparing her for more demanding ensemble work. This period of targeted education bridged her early experiences with subsequent institutional commitments, enhancing her versatility as a performer.

Theater career

Early stage roles

Following her debut as Juliet in a 2001 production of Roméo et Juliette directed by Irina Brook at the Théâtre national de Chaillot, Jennifer Decker built her early theater career on intimate Parisian venues, gradually expanding to broader French circuits in the mid-2000s through ensemble roles in contemporary works. In 2009, Decker showcased her versatility in modern French drama with a key role in Pierre Notte's Les couteaux dans le dos, les ailes dans la gueule, a poignant exploration of dreams, migration, and resilience staged at the Théâtre Les Déchargeurs in Paris, with subsequent tours through 2011. Directed by Notte himself, the production featured Decker alongside actors including Marie Notte, emphasizing raw emotional depth and physicality in its portrayal of a young woman's odyssey across continents. This role marked a significant step in her progression from smaller experimental stages to more established contemporary theater ensembles, earning acclaim for its blend of poetic text and dynamic ensemble interplay. That same year, Decker ventured into solo performance with Novembre, déjà, a piece written and directed by Manon Heugel specifically for her, premiered in to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall and later performed in at the Maison . The intimate one-woman show incorporated video elements and the voice of , delving into themes of memory, division, and personal reflection in a confined, evocative setting. This production highlighted Decker's command of nuanced, introspective storytelling, further demonstrating her adaptability across formats while solidifying her presence in innovative, off-mainstream French theater circuits.

Comédie-Française involvement

Jennifer Decker joined the as a pensionnaire on September 1, 2011, beginning a sustained association with France's national theater. In this capacity, she participated in ensemble productions, including adaptations of classic works such as Molière's L'Avare, where she debuted as Mariane. Her early performances at the institution highlighted her versatility in interpreting roles within the company's repertoire of French dramatic traditions. Decker's commitment to the Comédie-Française culminated in her promotion to sociétaire status on January 1, 2023, making her the 539th member to achieve this distinction. This peer-elected position signifies profound recognition within the troupe and grants permanent membership along with rights to contribute to artistic decisions, such as play selections and directorial choices. As a sociétaire, Decker embodies the theater's tradition of collective governance and long-term dedication to classical and contemporary repertoire. A notable recent role came in the 2022–2023 production of Le Roi Lear, directed by Thomas Ostermeier, where Decker portrayed Regan in William Shakespeare's tragedy. Her performance contributed to the Comédie-Française's ongoing exploration of Shakespearean works, emphasizing themes of power, betrayal, and familial discord within a modern interpretive framework. This engagement underscores her integral role in sustaining the institution's legacy of high-caliber tragic drama. Subsequent roles include Sœur fatale in Macbeth (2023–2024 season) and Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac (2023–2024 season), further showcasing her range in classical repertoire.

Film career

Jennifer Henson Decker has no known involvement in film acting or production. Her professional career has focused on law, politics, and nonprofit leadership.

Television work

Jennifer Henson Decker, the Kentucky politician, has no professional experience in television acting or production. She has appeared in local news media and public television segments discussing her legislative work, such as on KET's Kentucky Edition in 2025 regarding bills she sponsored.
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