Henri Spade
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 16, 1921 in Paris, France
- Died
- November 12, 2008
- Active Years
- 1952–1998 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Henri Spade (Directing).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Word count target: 90-130 words.
Name: Henri Spade (also known as Henri Spada).
Dates: Born July 16, 1921; Died November 12, 2008 (age 87).
Places: Born in Paris, France; Died in Paris, France.
Professions: French journalist, television producer, novelist, director, and producer.
Education: Graduated from the University of Paris and the University of Strasbourg (studied Humanities and Law).
Military: Joined the Free French Forces in Spain during World War II.
Career: Journalist in Paris (1945-1949); Television producer for Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (starting 1949).
Notable Works: Co-produced La joie de vivre (first entertainment program on French television) in the 1950s. Known for directing/producing La princesse du rail (1967), Hortense Schneider (1964), and Airs de France (1955).
Personal: Married to Michèle Stouvenot.
Henri Spade, also known as Henri Spada, was a French journalist, television producer, novelist, director, and producer. Born on July 16, 1921, in Paris, France, he died in Paris on November 12, 2008. He studied Humanities and Law at the University of Paris and the University of Strasbourg. During World War II, he joined the Free French Forces in Spain. Spade worked as a journalist in Paris from 1945 to 1949 before becoming a television producer for Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française in 1949. He co-produced the 1950s entertainment program La joie de vivre. His directing and producing credits include La princesse du
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Henri Spade (focusing on Directing) in 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
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Name: Henri Spade (also known as Henri Spada).
Dates: Born July 16, 1921; Died November 12, 2008.
Birthplace: Paris, France.
Deathplace: Paris, France.
Professions: Journalist, television producer, novelist, director, producer.
Key Works (Directing/Producing):
La joie de vivre (co-produced, first entertainment program on French television, 1950s).
La princesse du rail (1967) - known for.
Hortense Schneider (1964) - known for.
Airs de France (1955) - known for.
Other details:
Known credits: 12.
Studied Humanities and Law at University of Paris and University of Strasbourg.
Joined Free French Forces in Spain during WWII.
Journalist in Paris (1945-1949).
Television producer for Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (starting 1949).
Married to Michèle Stouvenot.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early career.
Henri Spade (also known as Henri Spada) was a French journalist, television producer, novelist, and director. Born in Paris on July 16, 1921, he studied Humanities and Law at the University of Paris and the University of Strasbourg. During World War II, he joined the Free French Forces in Spain. Following the war, he worked as a journalist in Paris from 1945 to 1949. In 1949, he became a television producer for Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française.
Paragraph 2: Directing and producing career.
Spade's career in television and film included directing and producing television films. In the 1950s, he co-produced La joie de vivre, which was the first entertainment program on French television. His directing and producing credits include works such as Airs de France in 1955, Hortense Schneider in 1964, and La princesse du rail in 1967. He is recognized as a pioneer of French television. Spade died in Paris on November 12, 2008.
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Para 1: ~75 words.
Para 2: ~85 words.
Total: ~160 words.
Constraint Check: I need to reach 180-260 words. I need to expand slightly using only provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
Include the "known for" aspect more clearly. Mention the 12 known credits. Mention his marriage if necessary to fill space, though the prompt asks for a "career overview of Henri Spade (Directing)". I should focus on the professional aspects.
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Henri Spade, also known as Henri Spada, was a French journalist, novelist, television producer, and director. Born in Paris on July 16, 1921, he pursued studies in Humanities and Law at the University of Paris and the University of Strasbourg. During World
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- The Man Who Lived at the Ritz (1988) Producer
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Mathieu Gaston Peluche (1980) Writer
- Jean Yanne (La Joie de vivre) (1970) as Self
- Jean Yanne (La Joie de vivre) (1970) Director
- Jean Yanne (La Joie de vivre) (1970) Producer
- La Princesse du rail (1967) Director
- La Princesse du rail (1967) Creator
- Trois Valses (1965) Director
- Marcel Marceau (La Joie de vivre) (1956) as Self
- Marcel Marceau (La Joie de vivre) (1956) Producer
- La Joie de vivre (1952) as Self - Host
- La Joie de vivre (1952) Producer
- Les Brigands - Opéra Airs de France Director
- La Périchole - Opéra Airs de France Director
- Le Petit Duc - Opéra Airs de France Director
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When and where was Henri Spade born?
Henri Spade was born on July 16, 1921 in Paris, France. They passed away on November 12, 2008.
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Henri Spade has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1998.
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Subject: Henri Spade (Directing). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Henri Spade (also known as Henri...
Henri Spade by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 60
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self — aged about 76
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