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Jean Poiret

Jean Poiret

Particularly popular in his native France, but also well known in Europe, actor, screenwriter, and playwright Jean Poiret typically played sardonic fellows and police inspectors, notably in Claude Chabrol's Poulet au Vinaigre (1985) and in Francoise Truffaut's Dernier Metro (1980). As an actor, he made his feature debut in Cette Sacrée Gamine (1956) and as a writer, Poiret made a splash with the play and screenplay for the smash hit La Cage aux Folles (1978). He subsequently helped write screenplays for two sequels. Poiret produced one film, Gueule de L'autre (1979). Just before he died of heart failure in March 1992, he penned and directed the Cesar-nominated comedy La Zebre. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


Jean Poiret Trivia

When was Jean Poiret born?
Jean Poiret was born on August 17, 1926

What role did Jean Poiret play in Inspecteur Lavardin?
Jean Poiret played Inspector Jean Lavardin in Inspecteur Lavardin

Who did Jean Poiret portray in Poulet Au Vinaigre?
Jean Poiret was Jean Lavardin in Poulet Au Vinaigre

What role did Jean Poiret play in Love and the Frenchwoman?
Jean Poiret played [Divorce] in Love and the Frenchwoman


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