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Biography
Jacques Tati (born Jacques Tatischeff; 9 October 1907 – 5 November 1982) was a French filmmaker, working both as a comedic actor and director. In a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly of the Greatest Movie Directors Tati was voted the 46th greatest of all time. With only six feature-length films to his credit as director, he directed fewer films than any other director on this list of 50.
Awards & recognition
- Honorary César · 1977
- Jury Prize · 1958
- Louis Delluc Prize · 1953
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1956 · nominated
Filmography16 titles
Playtime
1967as Monsieur Hulot
1967as Monsieur Hulot
My Uncle
1958as Monsieur Hulot
1958as Monsieur Hulot
The Illusionist
2010as Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
2010as Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
Trafic
1971as Monsieur Hulot
1971as Monsieur Hulot
Jour de fête
1949as François the postman
1949as François the postman
School for Postmen
1946as Postman
1946as Postman
The Magnificent Tati
2009as Self (archive footage)
2009as Self (archive footage)
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
1953as Monsieur Hulot
1953as Monsieur Hulot
Sylvia and the Ghost
1946as Ghost of Alain de Francigny
1946as Ghost of Alain de Francigny
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
1948as Self
Evening Classes
1967as Monsieur Hulot
1967as Monsieur Hulot
Forza Bastia
1978Director, Writer
1978Director, Writer
Parade
1974as Monsieur Loyal
1974as Monsieur Loyal
Watch Your Left
1936as Roger
1936as Roger
Fun Sunday
1935Screenplay
1935Screenplay
Brute Wanted
1934as M. Roustabat
1934as M. Roustabat