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Jean Poiret

Acting

Born August 17, 1926 · Paris, France

Died March 14, 1992

Also known as Jean Poiré

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Biography

Jean Poiret, born Jean Poiré, was a French actor, director, and screenwriter. He is primarily known as the author of the original play La Cage aux Folles.

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Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1980 · nominated

Filmography8 titles

The Last Metro

1980as Jean-Loup Cottins

The Birdcage

1996Original Film Writer, Theatre Play

La Cage aux Folles

1978Screenplay, Theatre Play

Inspector Lavardin

1986as Inspecteur Jean Lavardin

Cop Au Vin

1985as Inspecteur Jean Lavardin

La Cage aux Folles II

1980Characters, Screenplay

Naughty Girl

1956as Inspector Rémy

La Cage aux Folles 3: The Wedding

1985Characters