Fanny Cottençon reflects on Roger Coggio and son Maxime Coggio
Maxime Coggio, born in 1980, is the actor son of actress Fanny Cottençon and late director Roger Coggio.
The Launch of Les Aventurières on France 2
French public broadcaster France 2 rolls out its new polar series Les Aventurières on Monday, September 28, 2026. The project brings viewers a narrative centered on art trafficking, pairing crime drama conventions with a high-stakes investigation. For the audience, the premiere offers a fresh look at actress Fanny Cottençon in the role of Françoise.
At 69 years old, Cottençon steps into this character while reflecting publicly on a career that spans decades of film and television work.
Remembering Roger Coggio: Partnership and Mentorship
In an interview with Gala magazine timed to the release of the series, Fanny Cottençon opened up about her foundational relationship with the late director and actor Roger Coggio. He passed away on October 20, 2001, following a battle with cancer. Reflecting on their history, Cottençon shared that she prefers to remember him as a man of action who faced setbacks without losing momentum. The couple met in 1981 through the production of the film adaptation of Les Fourberies de Scapin, which Roger Coggio directed and in which Cottençon acted.
Their personal and professional partnership produced several notable feature films, including Le journal d’un fou in 1987 and La folle journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro in 1989. Cottençon noted in her Gala interview that she was intellectually and artistically fascinated by Roger, who was 23 years her senior and acted as a mentor during a time when she struggled with deep self-doubt.
Maxime Coggio and the Continuing Acting Tradition
While Roger Coggio was also father to a daughter named Jessica Coggio from a previous relationship, Maxime Coggio is the only child born to Fanny Cottençon and Roger Coggio. Following the artistic path of his parents, Maxime chose a career in acting.
Viewers have spotted Maxime Coggio in various French television productions over the years. His credits include appearances in the procedural series Section de recherches and the series Le temps est assassin in 2019. He also took on the role of Arthur in the television series Famille d’accueil, building a steady career within the French television landscape.
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