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
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 overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Molière (Writing).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
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Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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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.
Source [3]:
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
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
- 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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