About Pierre Barillet
Lived 1923 – 2019 (aged 95). Pierre Barillet was a French playwright, writer and screenwriter.
Pierre Barillet (24 August 1923 – 8 January 2019) was a French playwright.
Biography Barillet was born in Paris, France. and a Knight of the Legion of Honor.
Personal life Barillet was married to comedian Roland Oberlin.
Film adaptations Adele's Gift, directed by Émile Couzinet (France, 1951, based on the play Le Don d'Adèle) , directed by André Hunebelle (France, 1958, based on the play Ami-ami) Cactus Flower, directed by Gene Saks (USA, 1969, based on the play Fleur de cactus) 40 Carats, directed by Milton Katselas (USA, 1973, based on the play Quarante carats) Potiche, directed by François Ozon (France, 2010, based on the play Potiche) Just Go with It, directed by Dennis Dugan (USA, 2011, based on the play Fleur de cactus)
Screenwriter Beauties of the Night (dir. René Clair, 1952)
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Who was Pierre Barillet?
French playwright and writer (1923–2019)
When was Pierre Barillet born?
Pierre Barillet was born on 24 August 1923 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Pierre Barillet die?
Pierre Barillet died on 8 January 2019 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Pierre Barillet's occupation?
Pierre Barillet was a playwright, writer and screenwriter.
What nationality was Pierre Barillet?
Pierre Barillet was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Barillet. https://biography.guide/pierre-barillet/
MLA: "Pierre Barillet." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pierre-barillet/.
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