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Pierre Rapenouille, known professionally as Pierre Lafon, [1] was a French dramatic actor born in Lalinde, France on September 1, 1773.
At 19 years old, [1] Lafon wrote a drama in five actes called La Mort d'Hercule. [2] It was later performed in Bordeaux in 1793. [1]
In 1800, he joined the Comédie-Française where be became known under the name "Lafon des Français." [1]
In his day, Pierre Lafon was among Paris's best respected dramatic actors. « Le beau Lafon » as he was known, quickly eclipsed the great Talma. Lafon's physical beauty and talent as an actor made him a favorite of women, notably Pauline Bonaparte. [1]
Lafon made his final stage appearance in 1839, after which he retired to his daughter's home in Bordeaux. [1] He died on May 10, 1846. [1] [3]
Lafon joined in 1800 and was named a sociétaires of the Comédie-Française that same year. He left the theater in 1830. [4]
His roles included:
Pierre Lafon | |
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Pierre Rapenouille, known professionally as Pierre Lafon, [1] was a French dramatic actor born in Lalinde, France on September 1, 1773.
At 19 years old, [1] Lafon wrote a drama in five actes called La Mort d'Hercule. [2] It was later performed in Bordeaux in 1793. [1]
In 1800, he joined the Comédie-Française where be became known under the name "Lafon des Français." [1]
In his day, Pierre Lafon was among Paris's best respected dramatic actors. « Le beau Lafon » as he was known, quickly eclipsed the great Talma. Lafon's physical beauty and talent as an actor made him a favorite of women, notably Pauline Bonaparte. [1]
Lafon made his final stage appearance in 1839, after which he retired to his daughter's home in Bordeaux. [1] He died on May 10, 1846. [1] [3]
Lafon joined in 1800 and was named a sociétaires of the Comédie-Française that same year. He left the theater in 1830. [4]
His roles included: