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Pierre Étaix

Directing

Born November 23, 1928 · Roanne, Loire, France

Died October 14, 2016

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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.

Awards & recognition

  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2013
  • Jean Mitry Award · 2012
  • BAFTA Award — Best Short Film · 1964
  • Academy Award — Best Live Action Short Film · 1963
  • Louis Delluc Prize · 1962
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  • BAFTA Award — Best Short Film · 1964 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Live Action Short Film · 1963 · nominated

Filmography11 titles

My Uncle

1958as Delivery man / Telegraph operator (uncredited)

Pickpocket

1959as 2nd Accomplice

Happy Anniversary

1963as Le mari

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown

2016as Self

Le Havre

2011as Dr. Becker

Yoyo

1965as Yoyo / The Millionaire

Le Grand Amour

1969as Pierre

As Long as You've Got Your Health

1966as Pierre

Feeling Good

1966Director, Writer

Rupture

1961Co-Writer, Director

Max My Love

1986as Detective