Pierre Lemaitre
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- April 19, 1951 in Paris, France
- Active Years
- 2009–2026 (18 Years)
- Total Credits
- 14 credits in database
Biography
Pierre Lemaitre is a French author and screenwriter born in Paris on April 19, 1951. He is internationally renowned for his crime novels featuring the fictional character Commandant Camille Verhœven. His first novel to be translated into English, Alex, jointly won the CWA International Dagger for best translated crime novel of 2013. In November 2013, he received the Prix Goncourt, which is France's top literary prize, for his World War I epic Au revoir là-haut, published in English as The Great Swindle. His novels Camille and The Great Swindle also won the CWA International Dagger in 2015 and 2016 respectively. As a screenwriter, his known writing credits include See You Up There from 2017 and The Colors of Fire from 2022.
Career overview
Pierre Lemaitre is a French author and screenwriter born in Paris on April 19, 1951. He is internationally renowned for his crime novels featuring the fictional character Commandant Camille Verhœven. His work spans both literature and screenwriting, with known screenwriting credits that include See You Up There in 2017 and The Colors of Fire in 2022.
His writing has received significant critical acclaim and international recognition. His first novel to be translated into English, titled Alex, jointly won the CWA International Dagger for best translated crime novel of 2013. In November 2013, he received the Prix Goncourt, which is France's top literary prize, for his World War I epic Au revoir là-haut, published in English as The Great Swindle. Furthermore, his novels Camille and The Great Swindle won the CWA International Dagger in 2015 and 2016 respectively.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- Palabra de... (2026) as Self
- The Colors of Fire (2022) Writer
- The Colors of Fire (2022) Novel
- Inhuman Resources (2020) Writer
- Inhuman Resources (2020) Creator
- Three Days and a Life (2019) as King's Prosecutor
- Three Days and a Life (2019) Writer
- Three Days and a Life (2019) Novel
- Three Days and a Life (2019) Producer
- See You Up There (2017) Screenplay
- See You Up There (2017) Novel
- 28 minutes (2012) as Self
- Otages (2009) Writer
- Le Serpent majuscule Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pierre Lemaitre best known for?
Pierre Lemaitre is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I'm Getting Married Tomorrow (1984), Three Days and a Life (2019), Three Days and a Life (2019), Three Days and a Life (2019).
When and where was Pierre Lemaitre born?
Pierre Lemaitre was born on April 19, 1951 in Paris, France.
How many credits does Pierre Lemaitre have?
Pierre Lemaitre has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.
What is Pierre Lemaitre's background in cinema and television?
Pierre Lemaitre is a French author and screenwriter born in Paris on April 19, 1951. He is internationally renowned for his crime novels featuring the fictional character Commandant Camille Verhœven. His first novel to be translated into English, Alex, jointly won the CWA International Dagger for best translated crime ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Three Days and a Life (2019) as King's Prosecutor — aged about 68
- 28 minutes (2012) as Self — aged about 61
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