François Billetdoux
Writing·September 7, 1927·† November 26, 1991 — 64 years old·Paris, France
François Billetdoux, a Parisian born and bred, was a true Renaissance man of the arts. He wore many hats - playwright, novelist, director, actor, producer. He was a leading figure in the "new theater" movement, known for his sharp wit and often darkly humorous take on the world. His plays often expressed the burlesque style mixed with dark humor.
He was a member of the Conseil du développement culturel from 1971 to 1973 and president of the Société des gens de lettres from 1982 to 1986, and co-founder at that time of the Civil Society of Multimedia Authors (SCAM).
His daughter, Raphaële Billetdoux is also a writer. In 1989 he was awarded the Grand Prix du Théâtre de l’Académie Française
Known For
Filmography · 10
1991A Fine RomanceTheatre Play1973The Apocalypse of the AnimalsTVWriter1971Le Cinema de PapaL'auteur de théâtre1971Georges Mathieu or the Fury of BeingNarrator1970Sortie de secoursCommander Bedot1967Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnéeDirector1966The Nameless StarScreenplay1964Theatre 625TVWriter1964Agent 38-24-36Screenplay1962The DanceAuthor