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Pierre Étaix

Directing

1.2 Popularity Nov 23, 1928 (87 years old) Roanne, Loire, France

Pierre Étaix was a French comedian and filmmaker. Étaix made a series of short- and feature-length films, many of them co-written by influential screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière. He won an Academy Award for best live-action short film in 1963.

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Le Grand Échiquier
Le Grand Échiquier
1972 as Self
Numéro un
Numéro un
1975 as Self
Cinépanorama
Cinépanorama
1956 as Self
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Système 2
1975 as Self
Mon Oncle
Mon Oncle
1958 as Delivery man / Telegraph operator (uncredited)
Pickpocket
Pickpocket
1959 as 2nd Accomplice
Le Havre
Le Havre
2011 as Dr. Becker
The Clowns
The Clowns
1970 as Clown

Biography

Pierre Étaix was a French comedian and filmmaker. Étaix made a series of short- and feature-length films, many of them co-written by influential screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière. He won an Academy Award for best live-action short film in 1963.

Filmography 65

2025
From Darkness to Light Movie

as Self

2016
Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown Movie

as Self

2016
The Clown Movie

as Self

2015
Winter Song Movie

as Marquis-Clochard

2011
Le Havre Movie

as Dr. Becker

2011
Chantrapas Movie

as French Producer

2011
Carrière, 250 Meters Movie

as Self

2011
Pierre Étaix, un destin animé Movie

as Self

2009
Lucifer et moi Movie

as Self

2006
Gardens in Autumn Movie
2003
Un film et son époque TV

as Self

1990
Bouvard et Pécuchet Movie

as Maître Tardivel

1989
In the Footsteps of Monsieur Hulot Movie

Executive Producer

1989
J'écris dans l'espace Movie

Director

1989
J'écris dans l'espace Movie

Screenplay

1988
The Nightmare of Méliès Movie

Director

1987
L'âge de Monsieur est avancé Movie

as L'auteur

1987
L'âge de Monsieur est avancé Movie

Director

1987
L'âge de Monsieur est avancé Movie

Writer

1987
Docile Night Movie

as SOS Amor

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday November 23, 1928 (87 years old)
Died October 14, 2016
Place of Birth Roanne, Loire, France
Years Active 1956 - 2025
Popularity 1.2
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65 Total Credits
35 Movie Roles
5 TV Roles
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