Jean-Paul Sartre
Biography
Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic. Known primarily for his writing, he was credited with 67 known credits on The Movie Database. He was born in Paris, France on June 21, 1905, and died on April 15, 1980 at the age of 74.
Career overview
Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic. Born in Paris, France on June 21, 1905, Sartre established a diverse career encompassing multiple forms of writing and creative work.
Throughout his life, Sartre accumulated sixty-seven known credits, with his primary professional focus recognized under writing. His extensive body of work spanned across various literary and dramatic mediums, reflecting his multifaceted engagement with literature, philosophy, and political activism.
Sartre lived until April 15, 1980, passing away at the age of seventy-four in Paris, France. His contributions to the arts and letters established him as a prominent figure in French culture and literature, remembered for his extensive catalog of written works.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- The Padilla Affair (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Century of Icons (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- At War for Algeria (2022) as Self - Philosopher (archive footage)
- Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova (2022) as Self
- Linhas Cruzadas (2021) Novel
- No Exit (2021) Original Story
- Kean (2020) Theatre Play
- Mario y los perros (2019) as Self - Writer (archivo footage)
- Jigsaw (2017) Original Story
- The Childhood of a Leader (2016) Story
- The Lévi-Strauss Century (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Hôtel La Louisiane (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Dirty Hands (2015) Theatre Play
- A porte chiuse (2014) Writer
- Sartre/Camus: A Fractured Friendship (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Gizli Oturum (2013) Theatre Play
- The Future Is Now! (2011) as The Existentialist
- The Wall (2009) Writer
- Benny Lévy, la révolution impossible (2008)
- Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- The Russell Tribunal (2003)
- Andreas Baader - Das Leben eines Staatsfeindes (2002)
- Dirty Hands (1999) Book
- Ernesto Che Guevara - Uomo, Compagno, Amico (1995)
- Brothers in Arms (1992) as Self (archive footage)
- Through the Eyes of Satan (1991) Theatre Play
- Kean (1988) Theatre Play
- Chameleon Games (1987) Original Story
- Vicious Circle (1985) Writer
- Artikel 140 (1982) Novel
- Stängda dörrar (1981) Writer
- Paris '50 - Existence imagined (1981)
- Bar 21 (1979) Writer
- Dirty Hands (1978) Theatre Play
- Sartre by Himself (1976) as Himself
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Women Behind Bars (1975) Original Concept
- The Roads to Freedom (1970) Novel
- Act of Faith (1970) Story
- The Wall (1967) Writer
- The Wall (1967) Short Story
- Sartre (1967)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) Theatre Play
- The Wednesday Play (1964) Theatre Play
- In Camera (1964) Theatre Play
- Freud: The Secret Passion (1962) Writer
- The Condemned of Altona (1962) Theatre Play
- No Exit (1962) Story
- Closed Door (1962) Author
- Closed Doors (1959) Theatre Play
- No Exit (1959) Writer
- Theatre Night (1957) Writer
- The Witches of Salem (1957) Screenplay
- Folio (1955) Writer
- Around the World with Orson Welles (1955) as Self — Author
- Kean - Genio e sregolatezza (1955) Screenplay
- No Exit (1954) Writer
- No Exit (1954) Theatre Play
- The Proud and the Beautiful (1953) Original Story
- The Proud and the Beautiful (1953) Novel
- The Respectful Prostitute (1952) Theatre Play
- With André Gide (1952) as Self (scenes deleted)
- Dirty Hands (1951) Theatre Play
- Disorder (1950) as Self
- Life Begins Tomorrow (1950) as Self
- The Century Is Fifty (1950) as Self (archive footage)
- The Chips Are Down (1947) Writer
- MORTEM IMAGINIS. as Sartre
- Jean-Paul Sartre - A 20 Year Absence? as Jean-Paul Sartre
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean-Paul Sartre best known for?
Jean-Paul Sartre is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Linhas Cruzadas (2021), Jigsaw (2017), Sartre by Himself (1976), Apostrophes (1975).
When and where was Jean-Paul Sartre born?
Jean-Paul Sartre was born on June 21, 1905 in Paris, France. They passed away on April 15, 1980.
How many credits does Jean-Paul Sartre have?
Jean-Paul Sartre has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2023.
What is Jean-Paul Sartre's background in cinema and television?
Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre was a French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic. Known primarily for his writing, he was credited with 67 known credits on The Movie Database. He was born in Paris, France on June 21, 1905, and died on April 15, 1980 at th...
Jean-Paul Sartre by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 70
- Sartre by Himself (1976) as Himself — aged about 71
- Around the World with Orson Welles (1955) as Self — Author — aged about 50
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self — aged about 70
- Disorder (1950) as Self — aged about 45
- With André Gide (1952) as Self (scenes deleted) — aged about 47
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