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André Antoine was a French actor, theatrical director, film director, and theatre manager. Born in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France, on January 31, 1858, he was educated at Lycée Condorcet. He spoke and wrote in French. Antoine was influenced by Henrik Ibsen and Émile Zola. His students included Henri Rollan and Jacques Copeau.
He received the Legion of Honour award. His works are held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Antoine authored several texts, including *I miei ricordi sul teatro libero*, *Chez les Turcs*, *Mes Souvenirs sur le Théâtre Antoine et l'Odéon*, and *Le théâtre*. He also wrote *Lettres à Pauline* between 1884 and 1888.
Antoine died in Le Pouliguen on October 19, 1943. He had one child, André-Paul Antoine. He is described in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1943
- Works
- 22
Top works
- I miei ricordi sul teatro libero
- "Lettres à Pauline", 1884-1888
- Chez les Turcs
- Mes Souvenirs sur le Théâtre Antoine et l'Odéon
- Le théâtre
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Film & TV
Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France
Known for
- Those of Our Land — Self1915
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1858-01-31 ) 31 January 1858, Limoges, France
- Died
- 23 October 1943 (1943-10-23) (aged 85), Loire-Atlantique, France
- Education
- Cercle Gaulois
- Occupations
- Actor theatre manager film director author critic
- Movement
- Naturalism
- Spouse
- Marie Rambour (1856-1906) Pauline Verdavoine (1861-1913)
- Awards
- Officier, Lègion d'Honneur
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- André
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- France
- Place of birth
- Limoges
- Place of death
- Le Pouliguen
- Child
- André-Paul Antoine
- Occupation
- director
- Educated at
- Lycée Condorcet
- Languages spoken
- French
- Native language
- French
- Award
- Legion of Honour
- Image
- André Antoine actor.jpg
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- Commons category
- André Antoine
- date of birth
- 1858-01-31
- influenced by
- Émile Zola
- name in native language
- André Antoine
- different from
- André Antoine
- student
- Jacques Copeau
- has works in the collection
- National Gallery of Art
- date of death
- 1943-10-23
- writing language
- French
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Encyclopedic overview
André Antoine ( French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe ɑ̃twan]; 31 January 1858 – 23 October 1943) was a French actor, theatre manager, film director, author, and critic who is considered the father of modern mise en scène in France.
Biography
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