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Molière

Known For
Writing
Born
January 15, 1622 in Paris, France
Died
February 17, 1673
Active Years
1926–2026 (101 Years)
Total Credits
142 credits in database
Writing Born Jan 15, 1622 Died Feb 17, 1673 Paris, France 142 credits
142
Total Credits
1926–2026
101 Years Career Span
13
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Biography

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Name: Molière.
Also Known As: Jean-Baptiste Poq (Note: Source [2] and [3] clarify the full name).
Known For: Writing.
Known Credits: 141.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: January 15, 1622 (or before 15 Jan 1622 per [2]).
Death: February 17, 1673 (aged 51).
Place of Birth: Paris, France.
Source [2]:
Full Name: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.
Birth: Before 15 January 1622 in Paris, France.
Death: 17 February 1673 in Paris, France (aged 51).
Education: University of Orléans.
Profession: Playwright; actor.
Source [3]:
Full Name: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.
Profession: French actor and playwright.
Name: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, also known as Molière.
Profession: Playwright and actor.
Birth: Born in Paris, France, before January 15, 1622.
Death: Died in Paris, France, on February 17, 1673, at the age of 51.
Education: Attended the University of Orléans.
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Career

Career overview

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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
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Source [1]:
Name: Molière.
Also known as: Jean-Baptiste Poq (Note: Source [2] and [3] clarify this).
Gender: Male.
Birthday: January 15, 1622 (or before 15 January 1622).
Death: February 17, 1673 (aged 51).
Birthplace: Paris, France.
Known for: Writing.
Known credits: 141.
Source [2]:
Name: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.
Birth: Before 15 January 1622, Paris, France.
Death: 17 February 1673, Paris, France (aged 51).
Education: University of Orléans.
Roles: Playwright; actor.
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Name: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.
Description: French actor and playwright.
Context: 400 years ago (relative to Dec 28, 2023).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Life.
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, also known as Molière, was a French actor and playwright. He was born in Paris, France, before January 15, 1622. He attended the University of Orléans.
Paragraph 2: Career and Legacy.
Molière is recognized for his work as a writer, with 141 known credits. He is described as a master of the stage. His career included roles as both an actor and a playwright.
Paragraph 3: Death.
Molière died in Paris, France, on February 17, 1673, at the age of 51.
Drafting for word count (Target: 180-260 words):
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, widely known by the name Molière, was a French actor and playwright. Born in Paris, France, before January 15, 1622, he was educated at the University of Orléans. His professional identity is characterized by his work as a writer, a field for which he is specifically recognized.

Throughout his career, Molière established himself as a master of the stage. He is credited with 141 known credits in his professional body of work. His contributions to the arts involved both acting and writing, serving as a prominent figure in French theater.

Molière passed away in Paris, France, on February 17, 1673. At the time of his death, he was 51 years old. His legacy remains associated with his extensive work as a playwright and actor.
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"Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, widely known by the name Molière, was a French actor and playwright. Born in Paris, France, before January 15, 1622, he was educated at the University of Orléans. His professional identity is characterized by his work as a writer, a field for which he is specifically recognized.

Throughout his career, Molière established himself as a

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Career timeline

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope · WriterLes femmes savantes · Writer
Dom Juan · Author
Hastalık Hastası · WriterTartuffe · Writer
L’Avare de Molière · Author
L'Avare · WriterLe Tartuffe ou l'Hypocrite · WriterLe Bourgeois gentilhomme · Theatre PlayLakomec · Theatre Play
Le Tartuffe · Theatre PlayLe Bourgeois gentilhomme · Writer
Replay · AuthorKibarlık Budalası · WriterLakomec · Theatre PlayDer Menschenfeind · Theatre PlayThe School for Wives · Writer
Tartuffe oder das Schwein der Weisen · Original Story
Trissotin ou les Femmes savantes · Theatre Play
Le Misanthrope · Theatre Play
Le Malade Imaginaire (de Molière) · Writer
Dom Juan & Sganarelle · Theatre Play
Tartuffe · Writer
Le Bourgeois gentilhomme · Stage Director
Den girige · Theatre Play
Nesmrteľní · ScreenstoryThe Met — Der Rosenkavalier · Writer
L'Avare · Theatre PlayLe Bourgeois gentilhomme · Writer
The Imaginary Invalid · WriterLe malade imaginaire · Writer
L'Avare · Theatre Play
L'Amour Médecin suivi de Le Sicilien ou l'Amour Peintre · WriterWould-Be Gentleman · Writer
The Miser · Original ConceptThe Learned Ladies · WriterAmphitryon · Story
The Misanthrope · Writer
George Dandin · Theatre Play
Don Juan · WriterLes Fourberies de Scapin · Theatre PlayL'impromptu de Versailles · Writer
Tartuffe ou L'imposteur (Comédie Française) · WriterLes Précieuses ridicules · Theatre PlayTartuffe - hycklaren · Theatre Play
Der eingebildete Kranke · Writer
L'École des femmes · Author
Don Juan · Theatre Play
Don Juan in Hell · Writer
The Miser · Theatre Play

Full Filmography

142 titles
  • National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (2026) Writer
  • Les femmes savantes (2026) Writer
  • Dom Juan (2025) Author
  • Hastalık Hastası (2024) Writer
  • Tartuffe (2024) Writer
  • L’Avare de Molière (2023) Author
  • L'Avare (2022) Writer
  • Le Tartuffe ou l'Hypocrite (2022) Writer
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  • Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (2022) Theatre Play
  • Lakomec (2022) Theatre Play
  • Le Tartuffe (2021) Theatre Play
  • Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (2021) Writer
  • Replay (2020) Author
  • Kibarlık Budalası (2020) Writer
  • Lakomec (2020) Theatre Play
  • Der Menschenfeind (2020) Theatre Play
  • The School for Wives (2020) Writer
  • La Comédie-Française - Le Malade Imaginaire (2020) Writer
  • Tartuffe oder das Schwein der Weisen (2019) Original Story
  • Trissotin ou les Femmes savantes (2018) Theatre Play
  • Le Misanthrope (2017) Theatre Play
  • Le Malade Imaginaire (de Molière) (2016) Writer
  • Dom Juan & Sganarelle (2015) Theatre Play
  • Tartuffe (2014) Writer
  • Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (2012) Stage Director
  • Den girige (2011) Theatre Play
  • Nesmrteľní (2010) Screenstory
  • The Met — Der Rosenkavalier (2010) Writer
  • L'Avare (2009) Theatre Play
  • Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (2009) Writer
  • The Imaginary Invalid (2008) Writer
  • Le malade imaginaire (2008) Writer
  • L'Avare (2007) Theatre Play
  • L'Amour Médecin suivi de Le Sicilien ou l'Amour Peintre (2006) Writer
  • Would-Be Gentleman (2006) Writer
  • The Miser (2003) Original Concept
  • The Learned Ladies (2003) Writer
  • Amphitryon (2003) Story
  • The Misanthrope (2000) Writer
  • George Dandin (1999) Theatre Play
  • Don Juan (1998) Writer
  • Les Fourberies de Scapin (1998) Theatre Play
  • L'impromptu de Versailles (1998) Writer
  • Tartuffe ou L'imposteur (Comédie Française) (1997) Writer
  • Les Précieuses ridicules (1997) Theatre Play
  • Tartuffe - hycklaren (1997) Theatre Play
  • Der eingebildete Kranke (1996) Writer
  • L'École des femmes (1995) Author
  • Don Juan (1993) Theatre Play
  • Don Juan in Hell (1991) Writer
  • The Miser (1990) Theatre Play
  • Monsieur Molière aux champs (1989) Writer
  • Den inbillade sjuke (1989) Theatre Play
  • Dandin (1988) Book
  • Misanthrope (1987) Author
  • Le Malade imaginaire (1986) Writer
  • Theatre Night (1985) Theatre Play
  • Dom Juan (1985) Writer
  • Dom Juan (1985) Writer
  • Der eingebildete Kranke (1985) Theatre Play
  • Le Tartuffe (1984) Theatre Play
  • Sganarelle (1984) Writer
  • Tartuffe, or The Imposter (1983) Author
  • The School of Wives (1983) Writer
  • Scapin the Schemer (1982) Writer
  • Moliére - A nők iskolája (1982) Theatre Play
  • Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (1982) Scenario Writer
  • Doctor Despite his Nose (1982) Novel
  • The Impostures of Scapin (1981) Novel
  • Les Plaisirs de l'île enchantée (1981) Writer
  • Škola žien (1981) Theatre Play
  • Mizantrop (1981) Theatre Play
  • The Miser (1980) Theatre Play
  • Tartuffe ou l'Imposteur (1980) Original Story
  • Scapin the Schemer (1980) Writer
  • Skapinova šibalství (1980) Theatre Play
  • Hypochondriac (1979) Theatre Play
  • The Imaginary Invalid (1979) Writer
  • Teu Tua (1979) Writer
  • The Imaginary Invalid (1979) Theatre Play
  • Pochábeľ (1979) Theatre Play
  • Tartuffe (1978) Writer
  • L'Avare (1978) Author
  • Lakomec (1978) Theatre Play
  • Les Femmes savantes (1978) Author
  • Le Misanthrope (1977) Author
  • A doctor of Love (1977) Writer
  • The Bourgeois Gentleman (1977) Author
  • O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro (1976) Theatre Play
  • The Misanthrope (1974) Author
  • Le Médecin malgré lui (1973) Writer
  • L'École des femmes (1973) Writer
  • Le Tartuffe (1973) Writer
  • Don Juan (1973) Writer
  • Tartuffe (1973) Theatre Play
  • La Troupe du Roy : Hommage à Molière (1973) Writer
  • Some Words in Honour of Mr. De Molière (1973) Theatre Play
  • Don Juan (1973) Theatre Play
  • Lakomec (1973) Theatre Play
  • George Dandin (1973) Writer
  • Ruy Blas (1972) Author
  • El avaro (1972) Writer
  • Tartuffe (1971) Writer
  • Le Misanthrope (1971) Writer
  • Den fine mand (1971) Writer
  • Les Précieuses Ridicules (1969) Writer
  • Would-Be Gentleman (1968) Book
  • Jeho urozenost pan měšťák (1968) Theatre Play
  • The Misanthrope (1967) Writer
  • NET Playhouse (1966) Writer
  • Tartuffe (1966) Theatre Play
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) Theatre Play
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) Writer
  • Dom Juan (1965) Writer
  • Don Juan (1965) Writer
  • Les fourberies de Scapin (1965) Author
  • مقالب سكابان (1963) Writer
  • Misantropen (1963) Theatre Play
  • A Forbidden Story (1963) Novel
  • Sganarel lékařem (1962) Theatre Play
  • Zdravý nemocný (1961) Theatre Play
  • Amphitryon (1960) Writer
  • Amphitryon (1959) Writer
  • Would-Be Gentleman (1958) Theatre Play
  • L'avaro (1957) Writer
  • Georges Dandin (1955) Writer
  • Učené ženy (1954) Theatre Play
  • Lakomec (1953) Theatre Play
  • Škola pro ženy (1953) Theatre Play
  • La Comédie-Française (1952) Author
  • L'école des femmes (1940) Writer
  • The Miser (1939) Writer
  • Amphitryon: Happiness from the Clouds (1935) Theatre Play
  • The Imaginary Invalid (1935) Original Story
  • Doctor the Hard Way (1928) Book
  • La jalousie du barbouillé (1927) Theatre Play
  • Tartuffe (1926) Theatre Play
  • The Marriage of Himmet Aga (1918) Theatre Play
  • Les Précieuses ridicules (1909) Writer
  • L'École des femmes Theatre Play
  • 10 Things I Hate About Dating Book
  • Dom Juan ou le Festin de pierre Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Molière best known for?

Molière is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hastalık Hastası (2024), Jury Duty (2023), Theatre Night (1985), Le Tartuffe (1984).

When and where was Molière born?

Molière was born on January 15, 1622 in Paris, France. They passed away on February 17, 1673.

How many credits does Molière have?

Molière has accumulated over 142 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1926 to 2026.

What is Molière's background in cinema and television?

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Molière by the numbers

142credits
134films
8TV series
1909–2026active years

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