Pierre Étaix
Biography
Pierre Étaix works in directing. Born November 23, 1928 in Roanne, Loire, France. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- Un film et son époque (2003) as Self
- Le Havre (2011) as Dr. Becker
- Mon Oncle (1958) as Delivery man / Telegraph operator (uncredited)
- Pickpocket (1959) as 2nd Accomplice
- From Darkness to Light (2025) as Self
- Max My Love (1986) as Detective
- The Clown (2016) as Self
- The Thief of Paris (1967) as Pickpocket (uncredited)
- The Clowns (1970) as Clown
- Serious as Pleasure (1975) as Le garçon d'étage
- Yoyo (1965) as Yoyo / The Millionaire
- Winter Song (2015) as Marquis-Clochard
- Chantrapas (2011) as French Producer
- Happy Anniversary (1963) as Le mari
- The Army Game (1960) as Le chef de gare
- On n'est pas sorti de l'auberge (1982) as Le garçon d'étage
- As Long as You've Got Your Health (1966) as Pierre
- Le Grand Amour (1969) as Pierre
- The Suitor (1962) as Pierre
- Pierre Étaix, un destin animé (2011) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pierre Étaix best known for?
Pierre Étaix is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Le Grand Échiquier (1972), Cinépanorama (1956), Système 2 (1975), Le Havre (2011).
When and where was Pierre Étaix born?
Pierre Étaix was born on November 23, 1928 in Roanne, Loire, France.
How many credits does Pierre Étaix have?
Pierre Étaix has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Pierre Étaix's background in cinema and television?
Pierre Étaix was a French comedian and filmmaker. Étaix made a series of short- and feature-length films, many of them co-written by influential screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière. He won an Academy Award for best live-action short film in 1963.
Pierre Étaix by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 27
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 43
- Mon Oncle (1958) as Delivery man / Telegraph operator (uncredited) — aged about 29
- Pickpocket (1959) as 2nd Accomplice — aged about 30
- Happy Anniversary (1963) as Le mari — aged about 34
- Le Havre (2011) as Dr. Becker — aged about 82
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