Pierre Étaix

Born: 1928-11-23

Birthplace: Roanne, Loire, France

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.

Known For

Le Havre
Pickpocket
Mon Oncle
Rupture
The Clowns
From Darkness to Light
Serious as Pleasure
The Thief of Paris
Max My Love
Happy Anniversary

Top Movie Credits

Le Havre Dr. Becker
Pickpocket 2nd Accomplice
Mon Oncle Assistant Director
Rupture Co-Writer
Serious as Pleasure Le garçon d'étage
The Thief of Paris Pickpocket (uncredited)
Max My Love Detective