1928

In 1958 he became a director assistant of Jacques Tati for the movie "Mon oncle" (58), one year later he made his debut as an actor in "Pickpocket" (59).
Pierre Etaix worked in the film business now and then from the 60's and turned out to be a multitalent who was active as an actor, director and writer.

To his movies as an actor belong "Rupture" (61), "Une grosse tête" (62), "Yoyo" (65), "Le voleur" (67), "Le grand amour" (69), "Max mon amour" (86), "Les idiots" (87) and "Henry & June" (90).

His greatest success was the award of the Oscar in 1963 for his short movie "Heureux anniversaire" (62).

Besides his activity in the film business he also appeared together with the clown Nino in different shows.

Pierre Etaix was married with the actress Annie Fratellini.
 

Other movies with Pierre Etaix: 
Tire au flanc (61) Le soupirant (62) Le pèlerinage (62) Heureux anniversaire (62) Tant qu'on a la santé (66) Show Pierre Etaix (74) Sérieux comme le plaisir (75) Lundi (80) L'aide-mémoire (84) Nuit docile (87) L'âge de Monsieur est avancé (87) Bouvard et Pecuchet (89) 

Director:
Rupture (61) Le soupirant (62) Heureux anniversaire (62) Yoyo (65) Tant qu'on a la santé (66) Le grand amour (69) Pays de cocagne (71) Serie "Souris noire" (87) L'âge de Monsieur est avancé (87) Méliès 88: Rêve d'artiste (88) J'écris dans l'espace (89)

Writer:
Rupture (61) Le soupirant (62) Heureux anniversaire (62) Yoyo (65) Tant qu'on a la santé (66) Le grand amour (69) Serie "Souris noire" (87) L'âge de Monsieur est avancé (87) J'écris dans l'espace (89)

Producer:
Heureux anniversaire (62)