
Pierre Étaix
Directing
Born: 1928-11-23 · Roanne, Loire, France
Died: 2016-10-14
Biography
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.
🎬 Movies (30)

From Darkness to Light
2025
Self

The Clown
2016
Self

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown
2016
Self

Winter Song
2015
Marquis-Clochard

Chantrapas
2011
French Producer

Le Havre
2011
Dr. Becker

Carrière, 250 Meters
2011
Self

Pierre Étaix, un destin animé
2011
Self

Lucifer et moi
2009
Self

Gardens in Autumn
2006

Bouvard et Pécuchet
1990
Maître Tardivel

In the Footsteps of Monsieur Hulot
1989
Executive Producer
J'écris dans l'espace
1989
Director

The Nightmare of Méliès
1988
Director

Docile Night
1987
SOS Amor

L'Âge de Monsieur est avancé
1987
Director

Max My Love
1986
Detective

L'aide-mémoire
1984

La Métamorphose
1983
Gustav-Adolf Braut
Doctor Lerne, Subgod
1983
Roland

On n'est pas sorti de l'auberge
1982
Le garçon d'étage

Serious as Pleasure
1975
Le garçon d'étage

The Day the Clown Cried
1972
Gustav

Land of Milk and Honey
1971
Director

The Clowns
1970
Clown

Le Grand Amour
1969
Director

The Thief of Paris
1967
Pickpocket (uncredited)

As Long as You've Got Your Health
1966
Director

Feeling Good
1966
Director

Yoyo
1965
Director



