Biography

Jean Poiret

Gender
Male
Nationality
French
Born
8/17/1926
Died
3/14/1992
Show Categories
Musical
Genres
Comedy

Jean Poiret was a French actor, writer, and director. He was best known for his 1973 stage play, La Cage Aux Folles, which was later adapted into a hugely successful Broadway musical. Poiret directed the hit film Le Zèbre in 1992, but died suddenly of a heart attack three months before its release.

Known For

La Cage Aux Folles logo

Musical

Georges is the owner of the La Cage Aux Folles nightclub, which features a drag show starring his pa...