About Dorimond
Lived 1628 – 1664 (aged 35–36). Dorimond was a French actor, playwright and writer.
Dorimond (sometime spelt Dorimont or Dorimon), real name Nicolas Drouin (1628–1693), was a 17th-century French comedian and playwright, who was born and died in Paris. In the early 1660s, he published some plays that have influenced (or were influenced by) Molière, which is the main reason why his name is not forgotten.
Works 1655: L'Apologie du théâtre, Rouen 1658: Le Festin de pierre ou le Fils criminel 1659: La Précaution inutile ou l'École des cocus 1659: L'Inconstance punie 1660: L'Amant de sa femme 1661: La Femme industrieuse 1661: La Rosélie
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Who was Dorimond?
French actor
When was Dorimond born?
Dorimond was born in 1628.
When did Dorimond die?
Dorimond died in 1664.
What was Dorimond's occupation?
Dorimond was an actor, playwright and writer.
What nationality was Dorimond?
Dorimond was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dorimond. https://biography.guide/dorimond/
MLA: "Dorimond." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dorimond/.
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