Jean Périmony (2 March 1931 – 9 April 2017) was a

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comedian, educator, theater director, and costume designer. He was born in

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, Jura.

Career

Périmony was known for working with assistant director Robert Manuel and then with

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. He created the '' Cie du Villiers'' (1969) and the Festival Molière at the Théâtre Trévise in

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(1977). Périmony opened his drama school in September 1960 and taught at the Conservatory of Orléans from 1983 through 1986. He was served in the

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from 1984 through 2000 and the INA from 1984 to 1990. He was also Secretary General of the

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from 1990 to 1996.

Personal life

Périmony was married to literary agent Marie-Cécile Renauld until his death in 2017. They had three children. Périmony died on 9 April 2017 in

, France, at the age of 86.

References

External links

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Festival de Cannes - Jean Périmony, professeur

/ Cours Jean Périmony
1931 births 2017 deaths French comedians French educators French costume designers French theatre directors People from Dole, Jura {{theat-director-stub