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Firmin Gémier
Actor

Firmin Gémier

21 Feb 1869Born
26 Nov 1933Died
64Age at death
6Credits

Biography

Firmin Gémier (1869–1933) was a French actor and director. Internationally, he is most famous for originating the role of Père Ubu in Alfred Jarry’s play Ubu Roi. He is known as the principal architect of the popular theatre movement in France. Gémier began his career as an actor in melodramas for working class actors, before going on to direct six different theaters, including the Théâtre Antoine and the Odéon.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1933Le simounFilm: Director
  2. 1933La fuséeFilm: Etienne Girbal
  3. 1932Un homme sans nomFilm
  4. 1926The MagicianFilm: Dr. Porhoët
  5. 1926La branche morteFilm
  6. 1917The Torture of SilenceFilm: Dr. Gilles Berliac

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