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Joséphine Jobert

Joséphine Jobert est une actrice et chanteuse française née à Paris le 24 avril 1985.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Joséphine Jobert is a French actress and singer born in Paris on 24 April 1985. She is best known for her roles in French television series such as *Nos années pension* and *Foudre*, as well as for portraying Florence Cassell in *Death in Paradise* / *Meurtres au paradis*.

Biography

Joséphine Jobert was born in Paris on 24 April 1985 and began working in French television in the late 2000s. Sources indicate that she is also a singer and belongs to a family connected to the film industry.

Television career

She appeared in *Nos années pension* from 2007 to 2009, then in *Foudre* from 2007 to 2011. She later joined *Sous le soleil de Saint-Tropez* before gaining international visibility through *Death in Paradise*. Her work on French and Franco-British productions has been broadcast in Canada, making her known to both francophone and anglophone Canadian viewers.

Role in Death in Paradise

Joséphine Jobert is internationally known for the character of Florence Cassell, a detective sergeant in the British series *Death in Paradise* (*Meurtres au paradis*). This role has been central to her recognition among English-speaking audiences.

Family life

Sources consulted indicate that she is the niece of actress Marlène Jobert. Some secondary sources also mention family ties to other figures in the artistic community.

Key facts

  • Born in Paris in 1985, she is a French actress and singer.
  • She gained public recognition with *Nos années pension* and *Foudre*.
  • She played in *Sous le soleil de Saint-Tropez* between 2013 and 2014.
  • She portrayed Florence Cassell in *Death in Paradise* starting in 2015.
  • She is the niece of French actress Marlène Jobert.
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Canadian context

Joséphine Jobert a travaillé sur des productions télévisées françaises et franco-britanniques diffusées au Canada, ce qui la rend connue auprès des téléspectateurs francophones et anglophones canadiens.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Joséphine Jobert?
She is a French actress and singer born in Paris in 1985, known for several television series and for *Death in Paradise*.
What is her date of birth?
She was born on 24 April 1985.
For which role is she best known?
She is best known for the role of Florence Cassell in *Death in Paradise* / *Meurtres au paradis*.
In which French series has she appeared?
She has appeared in *Nos années pension*, *Foudre*, and *Sous le soleil de Saint-Tropez*.
Does she have known family ties in cinema?
Yes. Sources indicate that she is the niece of actress Marlène Jobert.

References

  1. Wikipedia (fr)https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9phine_Jobert
    Supports: Date et lieu de naissance, profession, séries télévisées, rôle dans *Meurtres au paradis*.
  2. Wikipedia (en)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9phine_Jobert
    Supports: Date de naissance, nationalité, rôle de Florence Cassell dans *Death in Paradise*.
  3. Galahttps://www.gala.fr/stars_et_gotha/josephine_jobert
    Supports: Biographie générale, naissance à Paris, carrière télévisuelle, lien familial avec Marlène Jobert.
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/fr/name/nm2907225/bio/
    Supports: Date de naissance, profession, informations biographiques générales.