Jean Poiret(1926-1992)
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Jean Poiret was born on 17 August 1926 in Paris, France. He was an actor and writer, known for The Birdcage (1996), Cop Au Vin (1985) and La Cage aux Folles (1978). He was married to Caroline Cellier and Françoise Dorin. He died on 14 March 1992 in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Known for
Credits
Actor
- 2007
- 1992
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
- Les dossiers secrets de l'inspecteur Lavardin7.2TV Series
- Jean Lavardin
- Inspecteur Jean Lavardin
- L'inspecteur Jean Lavardin
- 1988–1989
- 1988
- 1988
- 1988
- 1988
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1986
- 1985
Writer
Director
Personal details
- Official sites
- Alternative name
- J. Poiret
- Height
- 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Born
- Died
- March 14, 1992
- Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France(heart attack)
- SpousesCaroline CellierNovember 15, 1989 - March 14, 1992 (his death, 1 child)
- Other works(May 31, 2016 to July 10, 2016) His play "La Cage Aux Folles," was performed at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia with Bobby Smith (Albin) in the cast. Jerry Herman wrote the music and lyrics. Harvey Fierstein wrote the book. Matthew Gardiner was director.
- Publicity listings
Did you know
- TriviaPlaywright, also actor and stage director, he coauthored with Michel Serrault comic sketches in which they both played.
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