Robert Thomas
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 28, 1927 in Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France
- Died
- January 3, 1989
- Active Years
- 1955–2021 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
Robert Thomas was a French writer, actor, and film director who was born on September 28, 1927, in Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France, and died on January 3, 1989. As a writer, he was fascinated by the comedy thriller genre, known as the comedie policiere, which he helped invent. His work includes the play Eight Women. In 1960, he had a success in Paris with the humorous murder mystery Man Trap, the rights to which were bought by Alfred Hitchcock. Thomas won a Prix du Quai des Orfevres for Best Play in 1961. Some of his credits include the films 8 Women and Mon cure chez les Thailandaises.
Career overview
Robert Thomas was a French writer, actor, and film director who was born in Gap, Hautes-Alpes on September 28, 1927, and died on January 3, 1989. As a writer, he was fascinated by a genre that he helped invent known as the comedie policiere or comedy thriller. Examples of his work include Eight Women, which has also been referenced as 8 Women. In 1960, Thomas achieved a major success in Paris with the humorous murder mystery Man Trap, which led to Alfred Hitchcock purchasing the rights and helped establish Thomas as a writer of psychological crime dramas with a Gallic comic twist.
Following this success, the second outing of Eight Women achieved further acclaim when it won the Hachette Prix du Quai des Orfevres for Best Play in 1961. Throughout his career, Thomas accumulated thirty-two known credits in writing. His filmography and creative output as a writer, director, playwright, and actor also included projects such as Mon cure chez les Thailandaises, released in 1983.
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50 titles- 7 Women and a Murder (2021) Theatre Play
- 8 Women (2002) Theatre Play
- Waiting for Elizabeth (1989) Theatre Play
- Vanishing Act (1986) Theatre Play
- Les Brésiliennes du Bois de Boulogne (1984) Director
- Les Brésiliennes du Bois de Boulogne (1984) Writer
- My Pastor Among the Thais (1983) Director
- My Pastor Among the Thais (1983) Writer
- My Pastor Among the Nudists (1982) Writer
- My Pastor Among the Nudists (1982) Director
- Look for a Woman (1982) Theatre Play
- Faut s'les faire !... Ces légionnaires (1981)
- La chambre mandarine (1980) Writer
- A gyilkos köztünk van (1980) Theatre Play
- A gyilkos köztünk van (1980) Writer
- Freddy (1978) Dialogue
- Freddy (1978) Director
- Freddy (1978) Scenario Writer
- Netnou Hoor die Kinders! (1977) Novel
- One of My Wives Is Missing (1976) Original Story
- Un curé de choc (1974) as Le brigadier de gendarmerie
- Un curé de choc (1974) Creator
- Bedmania (1974) Co-Writer
- Big Deal (1973) Writer
- Huit femmes (1972) Author
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Alta comedia (1970) Theatre Play
- La Brune que voilà (1970) Stage Director
- Eight women (1970) Writer
- Les Assassins associés (1970) as Léo
- Les Assassins associés (1970) Writer
- Honeymoon with a Stranger (1969) Theatre Play
- Le deuxième coup de feu (1969) as Patrice
- Le deuxième coup de feu (1969) Author
- La Perruche et le Poulet (1969) as Mr. Laroche (a corpse client) / Mr. Logan, 1st clerk
- La Perruche et le Poulet (1969) Stage Director
- La Perruche et le Poulet (1969) Adaptation
- La Perruche et le Poulet (1969) Decorator
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as M. Laroche (un client cadavre), M. Logan, le 1er clerc
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Jacques
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) Decorator
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) Adaptation
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) Stage Director
- Friends of the family (1964) Screenplay
- Friends of the family (1964) Director
- How to Make a French Dish (1964) Director
- How to Make a French Dish (1964) Writer
- Spotlight on a Murderer (1961) Writer
- La Mort n'est pas à vendre (1960) Dialogue
- The Grand Manoeuvre (1955)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Thomas best known for?
Robert Thomas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 8 Women (2002), Vanishing Act (1986), Zirve (2023), Zirve (2023).
When and where was Robert Thomas born?
Robert Thomas was born on September 28, 1927 in Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France. They passed away on January 3, 1989.
How many credits does Robert Thomas have?
Robert Thomas has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2021.
What is Robert Thomas's background in cinema and television?
Robert Thomas was a French writer, actor, and film director who was born on September 28, 1927, in Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France, and died on January 3, 1989. As a writer, he was fascinated by the comedy thriller genre, known as the comedie policiere, which he helped invent. His work includes the play Eight Women. In 1960,...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as M. Laroche (un client cadavre), M. Logan, le 1er clerc — aged about 38
- At Theatre Tonight (1966) as Jacques — aged about 38
- The Grand Manoeuvre (1955) — aged about 27
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self — aged about 43
- Faut s'les faire !... Ces légionnaires (1981) — aged about 53
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