Jacques Tati

Born: October 9, 1907
Died: November 4, 1982 (75 years old)
Place of birth: Le Pecq, Yvelines, France

Biography

Jacques Tati (born Jacques Tatischeff; 9 October 1907 – 5 November 1982) was a French filmmaker, working both as a comedic actor and director. In a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly of the Greatest Movie Directors Tati was voted the 46th greatest of all time. With only six feature-length films to his credit as director, he directed fewer films than any other director on this list of 50.

Known for

★ 7.7
PlayTime
1967
★ 7.3
The Illusionist
2010
★ 7.4
Mon Oncle
1958
★ 6.9
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
1953
★ 7.1
Trafic
1971
★ 7.1
Jour de Fête
1949
★ 7.1
School for Postmen
1946
★ 5.8
Parade
1974

Filmography

2010
The IllusionistFilm · Original Film Writer★ 7.3
2009
TatitudeFilm · Thanks
1978
Forza BastiaFilm · Writer, Director★ 5.9
1975
Mein Onkel Theodor oder Wie man viel Geld im Schlaf verdientFilm · Scenario Writer
1974
ParadeFilm · Director, Screenplay★ 5.8
1971
TraficFilm · Screenplay, Director★ 7.1
1967
PlayTimeFilm · Director, Screenplay★ 7.7
1967
Tati ShortsFilm · Director
1967
Evening ClassesFilm · Writer★ 6.5
1958
Mon OncleFilm · Director, Producer, Writer★ 7.4
1953
Monsieur Hulot's HolidayFilm · Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story★ 6.9
1949
Jour de FêteFilm · Director, Screenplay★ 7.1
1946
School for PostmenFilm · Director, Writer★ 7.1
1936
Watch Your LeftFilm · Writer★ 5.9
1935
Fun SundayFilm · Screenplay★ 6.0
1934
Brute WantedFilm · Screenplay, Dialogue★ 5.5