Roger Pierre

Jean René Jean-Louis Pierre

Actor, Comedian, Television Star, Screenwriter

Born Aug 30, 1923

Paris, France

Passed Away Jan 23, 2010 Le Port-Marly, France

Lifespan 86 years old

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"A day without laughter is a day completely lost to life."

Archival Overview

Beloved French comic actor and writer who formed one of France's greatest comedic duos with Jean-Marc Thibault, entertaining millions across stage, film, and television.

Biographical Record

Roger Pierre studied theater in Paris and met Jean-Marc Thibault at the cabarets of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in 1947. Together, they forged an enduring comedic partnership that lasted three decades, performing over 3,000 sketches and starring in hundreds of theater shows.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Pierre and Thibault hosted the immensely popular prime-time television variety shows 'Les Grands Enfants' and 'Les Maudits Rois Fainéants'. Later in life, Pierre continued to shine in boulevard theater and films like Alain Resnais' 'Mon oncle d'Amérique' (1980).

Key Life Milestones

1967

Les Grands Enfants Variety Show

Created and starred in the legendary Saturday night French television comedy show alongside Jean-Marc Thibault.

1980

Mon oncle d'Amérique

Delivered a touching, critically praised dramatic performance in Alain Resnais' Cannes Grand Prix-winning masterpiece.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Columbarium of Père Lachaise Cemetery
Paris, France

                         GPS: 48.8613, 2.3932                    

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