Pierre Boulle
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- February 20, 1912 in Avignon, Vaucluse, France
- Died
- January 30, 1994
- Active Years
- 1957–2016 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Pierre Boulle was a French novelist and writer born on February 20, 1912, in Avignon, France. He died on January 30, 1994, at the age of 81. Throughout his career, he authored war, espionage, and science fiction novels, with his work often influenced by the Second World War. He is widely recognized for his notable literary contributions, including The Bridge over the River Kwai, published in 1952, and Planet of the Apes, published in 1963. His creative output has been associated with various film adaptations, such as The Bridge over the River Kwai and the Planet of the Apes series. Boulle is credited with 20 known works in his capacity as a writer.
Career overview
Pierre Francois Marie Louis Boulle was a French novelist born on February 20, 1912, in Avignon, France. Throughout his career, he authored works spanning the war, espionage, and science fiction genres, with his writing heavily influenced by the events of the Second World War. He is widely recognized for his notable literary contributions, including the 1952 novel The Bridge over the River Kwai and the 1963 novel Planet of the Apes.
Boulle maintained a significant presence in the film industry, with his literary works serving as the basis for several motion pictures. His filmography includes projects such as The Bridge over the River Kwai, Planet of the Apes, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Over the course of his life, he was credited with 20 works within the film and television industry. Pierre Boulle died on January 30, 1994, in Paris, France, at the age of 81.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- La face (2016) Writer
- Planet of the Apes (2001) Novel
- Un métier de seigneur (1986) Novel
- Un métier de seigneur (1986) Novel
- Farewell to the Planet of the Apes (1980) Characters
- Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980) Characters
- The Forgotten City of the Planet of the Apes (1980) Characters
- Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes (1980) Characters
- Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes (1980) Characters
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- Return to the Planet of the Apes (1975) Characters
- Return to the Planet of the Apes (1975) Creator
- Planet of the Apes (1974) Characters
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) Characters
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) Characters
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) Characters
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) Characters
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) Novel
- Planet of the Apes (1968) Novel
- Planet of the Apes Test Reel (1966) Original Story
- Noc bez końca (1959) Story
- The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Novel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pierre Boulle best known for?
Pierre Boulle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Planet of the Apes (2001), Phoenix: Space Chapter (1987), Apostrophes (1975), Return to the Planet of the Apes (1975).
When and where was Pierre Boulle born?
Pierre Boulle was born on February 20, 1912 in Avignon, Vaucluse, France. They passed away on January 30, 1994.
How many credits does Pierre Boulle have?
Pierre Boulle has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2016.
What is Pierre Boulle's background in cinema and television?
Pierre Boulle was a French novelist and writer born on February 20, 1912, in Avignon, France. He died on January 30, 1994, at the age of 81. Throughout his career, he authored war, espionage, and science fiction novels, with his work often influenced by the Second World War. He is widely recognized for his notable lite...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 63
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