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

Pickpocket
Le Havre
Mon Oncle
Yoyo
From Darkness to Light
The Suitor
Chantrapas
The Clowns
Max My Love
The Thief of Paris

Top Movie Credits

Pickpocket 2nd Accomplice
Le Havre Dr. Becker
Mon Oncle Assistant Director
Yoyo Screenplay
From Darkness to Light Self
The Suitor Writer
Chantrapas French Producer
The Clowns Clown
Max My Love Detective
The Thief of Paris Pickpocket (uncredited)