Lisa France earned academic distinction by graduating with honors from Brooklyn College, where she pursued a double major in Biology and Philosophy. Her impressive athletic credentials include being a Division I basketball player and a cross country and track runner. After college, France embarked on a professional basketball career with the Manchester Giants in Manchester, England. Upon her return to the United States, she furthered her education at Ohio State University, graduating with a Master's degree in Somatic Studies.
As she spent a significant amount of time in Ohio, France was relatively unfamiliar with the film industry. However, her fascination with filmmaking began when she witnessed the production of "Meet Joe Black" in her neighborhood. This encounter sparked her interest in the craft, and she eventually entered the film industry as a production assistant. France then initiated her SAG career as a stunt double in Spike Lee's "He Got Game."
In 1999, France made her directorial debut with the short film "Love In Tow," which she also wrote, starred in, and produced. The film garnered critical acclaim, winning the Best Comedy award at the Filmstock Film Festival in London in 2000. France went on to executive produce "Fair Play" (written and directed by Joanie Wread),starring John Heard and Ed Asner. In addition to her work as an actress, stunt double, and director, France continues to contribute to the film industry.
