Pierre Étaix - Actor Profile

Pierre Étaix

Directing
35Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 23, 1928
Birth Place: Roanne, Loire, France

About Pierre Étaix

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.

Best Pierre Étaix Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pierre Étaix's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Carrière, 250 Meters (2011) movie poster
★10.0

Carrière, 250 Meters — A portrait documentary tracing the inspiration, philosophy and imagination of the celebrated theatre and screen writer -

Carrière, 250 Meters

2011•Documentary
★8.0
The Clown (2016) movie poster
★8.0

The Clown — A documentary about Jerry Lewis' never-released movie "The Day the Clown Cried".

The Clown

2016•Documentary
★7.4
Mon Oncle (1958) movie poster
★7.4

Mon Oncle — Genial, bumbling Monsieur Hulot loves his top-floor apartment in a grimy corner of the city, and cannot fathom why his s

Mon Oncle

1958•Comedy
★7.3
Pickpocket (1959) movie poster
★7.3

Pickpocket — Michel takes up pickpocketing on a lark and is arrested soon after. His mother dies shortly after his release, and despi

Pickpocket

1959•Crime
★7.0
Le Havre (2011) movie poster
★7.0

Le Havre — In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-sp

Le Havre

2011•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pierre Étaix.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 From Darkness to Light Self Hit Similar →
2016 Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown Self Hit Similar →
2016 The Clown Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Winter Song Marquis-Clochard Average Similar →
2011 Le Havre Dr. Becker Hit Similar →
2011 Chantrapas French Producer Flop Similar →
2011 Carrière, 250 Meters Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Pierre Étaix, un destin animé Self Average Similar →
2009 Lucifer et moi Self Flop Similar →
2006 Gardens in Autumn - Average Similar →
1990 Bouvard et Pécuchet Maître Tardivel Flop Similar →
1987 L'âge de Monsieur est avancé L'auteur Average Similar →
1987 Docile Night SOS Amor Flop Similar →
1986 Max My Love Detective Average Similar →
1984 L'aide-mémoire - Flop Similar →
1983 Doctor Lerne, Subgod Roland Flop Similar →
1983 La Métamorphose Gustav-Adolf Braut Flop Similar →
1982 On n'est pas sorti de l'auberge Le garçon d'étage Flop Similar →
1975 Serious as Pleasure Le garçon d'étage Flop Similar →
1971 Land of Milk and Honey Self - The Director Average Similar →
1970 The Clowns Clown Hit Similar →
1969 Le Grand Amour Pierre Hit Similar →
1967 The Thief of Paris Pickpocket (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1966 Feeling Good - Average Similar →
1966 As Long as You've Got Your Health Pierre Average Similar →
1965 Yoyo Yoyo / The Millionaire Hit Similar →
1963 Happy Anniversary Le mari Hit Similar →
1963 Insomnia - Average Similar →
1962 The Suitor Pierre Average Similar →
1962 A Swelled Head - Hit Similar →
1962 Le Pèlerinage - Hit Similar →
1961 Rupture - Average Similar →
1960 The Army Game Le chef de gare Flop Similar →
1959 Pickpocket 2nd Accomplice Hit Similar →
1958 Mon Oncle Delivery man / Telegraph operator (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Pierre Étaix - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pierre Étaix?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Étaix is "Carrière, 250 Meters" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Pierre Étaix acted in?

Pierre Étaix has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pierre Étaix?

Other notable films include "The Clown", "Mon Oncle", and "Pickpocket".