François-Olivier Rousseau
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 20, 1947 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France
- Active Years
- 1975–2023 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
François-Olivier Rousseau is a French journalist and writer born on September 20, 1947, in Boulogne-Billancourt. At the end of the 1970s, he worked as a young literary critic at Le Matin de Paris before transitioning to become a novelist. He achieved immediate success with his novels and collected several literary prizes. Rousseau later left Paris and settled in Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man, which has a population of barely more than 20,000 inhabitants. Between travels, he devotes his time exclusively to writing. Described as a Frenchman detesting France, he is a specialist in the historical period spanning from Napoleon III to the First World War.
Career overview
Francois-Olivier Rousseau was born on 20 September 1947 in Boulogne-Billancourt. He is a French journalist and writer who began his career as a young literary critic at Le Matin de Paris at the end of the 1970s. Following his work as a critic, he transitioned into becoming a novelist.
His entry into novel writing was met with immediate success, and he collected several literary prizes. Rousseau eventually left Paris to settle in Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man, which is a town of barely more than 20,000 inhabitants. Between his voyages, he devotes himself entirely to writing.
Described as a Frenchman detesting France, Rousseau is a specialist in the historical period spanning from Napoleon III to the First World War. He considers the First World War to be an incomprehensible accident, stating that he tries to understand what could have provoked this manifestation of death.
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Full Filmography
15 titles- Je suis né à 17 ans (2023) Screenplay
- Belinda and Me (2014) Writer
- The Princess of Montpensier (2010) Screenplay
- Marie-Octobre (2008) Writer
- Dark Night, October 17, 1961 (2005) Writer
- Princess Marie (2004) Writer
- Nathalie... (2004) Writer
- Lovers of the Nile (2002) Writer
- Lovers of the Nile (2002) Dialogue
- Change My Life (2001) Writer
- Absolutely Fabulous (2001) Scenario Writer
- The Children of the Century (1999) Writer
- Des gens si bien élevés (1997) Writer
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Le Coupable en moi Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is François-Olivier Rousseau best known for?
François-Olivier Rousseau is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marie-Octobre (2008), Apostrophes (1975).
When and where was François-Olivier Rousseau born?
François-Olivier Rousseau was born on September 20, 1947 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France.
How many credits does François-Olivier Rousseau have?
François-Olivier Rousseau has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2023.
What is François-Olivier Rousseau's background in cinema and television?
François-Olivier Rousseau is a French journalist and writer born on September 20, 1947, in Boulogne-Billancourt. At the end of the 1970s, he worked as a young literary critic at Le Matin de Paris before transitioning to become a novelist. He achieved immediate success with his novels and collected several literary priz...
François-Olivier Rousseau by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 27
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