Nicolas Bataille

Born: 1926-03-14

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Nicolas Bataille (14 March 1926 – 28 October 2008) was a French actor and director.

The son of a Parisian architect, Nicolas Bataille (born Roger Bataille) debuted as an actor during the Occupation of France while following the dramatic teachings of René Simon, Tania Balachova, and the comedian Solange Sicard.

He was the first director of the absurdist play "The Bald Soprano" in 1950 on May 11 at the Théâtre des Noctambules in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.

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Known For

Elevator to the Gallows
Children of Paradise
Mon Oncle
Normandy - Neman
A Very Private Affair
Crime and Punishment
Zazie dans le Métro
Anthropo-Cynical Farce

Top Movie Credits

Elevator to the Gallows Un Consommateur à la Brasserie (uncredited)
Children of Paradise Extra (uncredited)
Mon Oncle Working Man
Normandy - Neman Le lieutenant Castor