Jacques Tati

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

The Illusionist

as Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)

PlayTime

as Monsieur Hulot

Mon Oncle

as Monsieur Hulot

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday

as Monsieur Hulot

Jour de Fête

as François the postman

Trafic

as Monsieur Hulot

The Sparks Brothers

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

School for Postmen

as Postman

Parade

as Monsieur Loyal

Evening Classes

as Monsieur Hulot