Pierre Étaix
Directing · Director · Writer · Screenplay
Born Nov 23, 1928 · Roanne, Loire, France
Active 1958–2016 · Awards: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Louis Delluc Prize, BAFTA Award for Best Short Film, Jean Mitry Award
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.
Filmography
The Day the Clown Cried - GustavWinter Song (2015) - Marquis-ClochardLe Havre (2011) - Dr. BeckerGardens in Autumn (2006)Max My Love (1986) - DetectiveL'aide-mémoire (1984)La Métamorphose (1983) - Gustav-Adolf BrautOn n'est pas sorti de l'auberge (1982) - Le garçon d'étageLand of Milk and Honey (1971) - Director · WriterThe Clowns (1970) - ClownLe Grand Amour (1969) - Pierre · Screenplay · DirectorThe Thief of Paris (1967) - Pickpocket (uncredited)As Long as You've Got Your Health (1966) - Pierre · Director · WriterFeeling Good (1966) - Director · WriterYoyo (1965) - Yoyo / The Millionaire · Director · ScreenplayHappy Anniversary (1963) - Le mari · Director · Co-WriterInsomnia (1963) - Writer · DirectorThe Suitor (1962) - Pierre · Director · WriterA Swelled Head (1962)Le Pèlerinage (1962)Rupture (1961) - Director · Co-WriterThe Army Game (1960) - Le chef de garePickpocket (1959) - 2nd AccompliceMon Oncle (1958) - Delivery man / Telegraph operator (uncredited) · Assistant Director