Jean Poiret

Born: 1926-08-17

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Jean Poiret, born Jean Poiré, (17 August 1926 – 14 March 1992) was a French actor, director, and screenwriter. He is primarily known as the author of the original play La Cage Aux Folles. Jean Poiret was born in Paris, France, where he died of a heart attack in 1992. He is buried at the Cimetière du Montparnasse in Paris.

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Known For

The Birdcage
The Last Metro
La Cage aux Folles
La Cage aux Folles II
Will the High Salaried Workers Raise Their Hands!
Happy Easter
The Three Musketeers
Atlantic Wall
Joyeuses Pâques
Love and the Frenchwoman

Top Movie Credits

The Birdcage Theatre Play
The Last Metro Jean-Loup Cottins
Happy Easter Original Story
Atlantic Wall Armand, resistance leader and double agent
Love and the Frenchwoman L'avocat de Michel (segment "Le Divorce"))