Robert Pizani (26 April 1896 – 17 June 1965) was a French stage and film actor whose 45-year career encompassed leading roles in numerous plays,

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operetta Operetta is a form of theatre and a genre of light opera. It includes spoken dialogue, songs, and dances. It is lighter than opera in terms of its music, orchestral size, length of the work, and at face value, subject matter. Apart from its s ...

s as well as dozens of films.

In operetta

Pizani's roles in operetta and musical theatre include: *''Amants légitimes'' by Fernand Mallet (1924) Théâtre de l'Étoile, as Le Comte de Puyssec (world premiere) *'' Monsieur Beaucaire'' by

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(1925)

Théâtre Marigny The Théâtre Marigny is a theatre in Paris, situated near the junction of the Champs-Élysées and the Avenue Marigny in the 8th arrondissement. It was originally built to designs of the architect Charles Garnier for the display of a panora ...

, as Nash (French premiere) *''Pouche'' by

Henri Hirschmann Henri Hirschmann, real name Henri Herblay (30 April 1872 – 3 November 1961), was a French composer of light music. Originally a student of André Gedalge at the Conservatoire de Paris, he studied under Jules Massenet for two years. His best kn ...

(1925) Théâtre de l'Étoile, as Alfred (world premiere) *''La Teresina'' by Oscar Straus (1928)

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, as Prince Borghese (premiere of French version) *''

Tip-Toes ''Tip-Toes'' is a musical with a book by Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. It centers on a vaudeville act composed of Tip-Toes, her brother and her uncle, who try to pass her off as an aristocrat ...

'' by

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(1929) Théâtre des Folies-Wagram, as Oncle Puff (French premiere) *'' Brummell'' by

Reynaldo Hahn Reynaldo Hahn (; 9 August 1874 – 28 January 1947) was a Venezuelan-born French composer, conductor, music critic, and singer. He is best known for his songs – ''mélodies'' – of which he wrote more than 100. Hahn was born in Caracas b ...

(1931) Théâtre des Folies-Wagram, as

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(world premiere) *''Les Petites Cardinal'' by

Arthur Honegger Arthur Honegger (; 10 March 1892 – 27 November 1955) was a Swiss composer who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. A member of Les Six, his best known work is probably ''Antigone'', composed between 1924 and 1927 to ...

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Jacques Ibert Jacques François Antoine Marie Ibert (15 August 1890 – 5 February 1962) was a French composer of classical music. Having studied music from an early age, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire and won its top prize, the Prix de Rome at his first ...

(1938)

Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens The Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens () is a Parisian theatre founded in 1855 by the composer Jacques Offenbach for the performance of opéra bouffe and operetta. The current theatre is located in the 2nd arrondissement at 4 rue Monsigny with a ...

, as Le Marquis de Cavalcanti (world premiere) *''Leurs majestés'' by Hans Lang (1939)

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, as Ministre Chrystoforidis (French premiere)

Filmography

Pizani's film roles include: *''Un gentleman neurasthénique'' (1924) *'' La grande amie'' (1927) as L'imitateur de

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*' (1929) *'' My Aunt from Honfleur'' (1931) *''La chauve-souris'' (1932) *''Une nuit au paradis'' (1932) as Alain Harris *''Azaïs'' (1932) as Stromboli *''Le petit écart'' (1932) as Pianiste *''Les amours de Pergolèse'' (1933) as Nicolas d'Arcangioli *''T'amerò sempre'' (1933) as Oscar, il parruchiere *''Je vous aimerai toujours'' (1933) as Oscar * ''Bal Tabarin'' (1933) as Le danseur *''Le supplice de Tantale'' (1933) *'' Miss Helyett'' (1933) as Bacarel *''Une fois dans la vie'' (1934) as Gallivert *''

The Midnight Prince ''The Midnight Prince'' (French: ''Prince de minuit'') is a 1934 French musical comedy film directed by René Guissart and starring Henri Garat, Edith Méra and Monique Rolland.The A to Z of French Cinema p.196 The film's sets were designed by ...

'' (1934) as Le comte Maritza *''L'auberge du Petit-Dragon'' (1934) as Le cabot *''Les hommes de la côte'' (1934) *''Le malade imaginaire'' (1934) as Thomas Diafoirus *''Le billet de mille'' (1935) as Un professeur qui joue aux courses *''Coup de vent'' (1936) *'' Rigolboche'' (1936) as Lecor, le croupier *''Les petites alliées'' (1936) as Lohéac *'' L'homme du jour'' (1937) as Le poète efféminé *''La loupiote'' (1937) as Maxime *'' La pocharde'' (1937) as Moëb *''La reine des resquilleuses'' (1937) *''L'amour veille'' (1937) as Carteret *''

The Pearls of the Crown ''The Pearls of the Crown'' (french: Les Perles de la couronne) is a 1937 French comedy film of historically based fiction by Sacha Guitry who plays four roles in it (many of the other performers play multiple roles, as well). Guitry's Jean Mar ...

'' (1937) as Talleyrand *'' Hercule'' (1938) as Le premier frère Riquel *''

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'' (1938) as L'auteur dramatique *'' Alerte en Méditerranée'' (1938) as Le médecin du port *'' Entrée des artistes'' (1938) as Jérome *''

Monsieur Coccinelle ''Monsieur Coccinelle'' is a 1938 French comedy film directed by Dominique Bernard-Deschamps and starring Pierre Larquey, Jane Loury and Jeanne Provost. The film's sets were designed by Boris Bilinsky. The plot was based on an original story writ ...

'' (1938) as Illusio *' (1938) as

Richard Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner ( ; ; 22 May 181313 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas"). Unlike most op ...

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*''Blood Red Rose'' (1939) *''La boutique aux illusions'' (1939) as Le spectateur *''

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'' (1939) as

Paul Cambon Pierre Paul Cambon (20 January 1843 – 29 May 1924) was a French diplomat and brother to Jules Cambon. Biography Cambon was born and died in Paris. He was called to the Parisian bar, and became private secretary to Jules Ferry in the ''préfe ...

*''La belle revanche'' (1939) as Casimir Bouchot *'' Jeunes filles en détresse'' (1939) as Monsieur Tarrand *'' Paradis perdu'' (1940) as Le couturier Bernard Lesage *'' Le président Haudecoeur'' (1940) as L'abbé Margot *''Face au destin'' (1940) as Le couturier *'' Béatrice devant le désir'' (1944) as Alfred *''

Les Petites du quai aux fleurs ''Les Petites du quai aux fleurs'' is a French film. Plot A bookshop owner has four daughters who have romantic troubles. References External linksat louisjourdan.net''Les Petites du quai aux fleurs''at IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Int ...

'' (1944) as Un médecin *''Coup de tête'' (1944) as Le maître d'hôtel (uncredited) *'' Box of Dreams'' (1945) as Oncle André *'' Quartier chinois'' (1947) as Le chef de la police *''

Le Silence est d'or ''Man About Town'' (french: Le silence est d'or, lit=Silence is golden) is a 1947 romantic comedy film written and directed by René Clair. It was released in a shortened version in the United States as ''Man About Town''. The film marked Clair' ...

'' (1947) as M. Duperrier *'' L'éventail'' (1947) as Le consul Alvaro Gomez * '' Mandrin'' (1947) as Voltaire *''Une grande fille toute simple'' (1948) as Etienne *''Le dolmen tragique'' (1948) as Châtelard *''The Cupboard Was Bare'' (1948) as Le médecin * ''

The Woman I Murdered ''The Woman I Murdered'' (French: ''La femme que j'ai assassinée'') is a 1948 French drama film directed by Jacques Daniel-Norman and starring Armand Bernard, Pierre Larquey and Micheline Francey.Bessy & Chirat p.459 The film's sets were designe ...

'' (1948) as Arthur de Selve *''Drame au Vel'd'Hiv (1949) as Stern *''

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'' (1950) as Cornaglia *''Prélude à la gloire'' (1950) as Floriot *'' Tête blonde'' (1950) as Martin *''Le plus joli péché du monde'' (1951) as Clément Lebreton *''Une fille sur la route'' (1952) as Michel de Romeuil * ''

The Nude Dancer ''The Nude Dancer'' (French: ''La danseuse nue'') is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Pierre-Louis and starring Catherine Erard, Pierre Larquey and Jean Debucourt.Bessy & Chirat p.132 The film's sets were designed by the art director Claude ...

'' (1952) as Grégor *''J'y suis... j'y reste'' (1953) as Le Cardinal de Tramone *''Les révoltés de Lomanach'' (1954) as Philippe *''

Deadlier Than the Male ''Deadlier Than the Male'' is a 1967 British adventure crime mystery film. It is one of the many take-offs of James Bond produced during the 1960s, but is based on an already established detective fiction hero, Bulldog Drummond. Richard Johnso ...

'' (1956) as Le Président *''Fernandel the Dressmaker'' (1956) as Le Baron *''

It Happened in Aden ''It Happened in Aden'' (French: ''C'est arrivé à Aden...'') is a 1956 French historical comedy film directed by Michel Boisrond and starring André Luguet, Jacques Dacqmine and Dany Robin.Hayward p.399 It is based on the 1940 novel '' The E ...

'' (1956) as Hubert Robert *''Les carottes sont cuites'' (1956) * ''

Paris, Palace Hotel ''Paris, Palace Hotel'' is a 1956 French-Italian romantic comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil and starring Charles Boyer, Françoise Arnoul and Tilda Thamar.Parish p.61 It was shot in Eastmancolor at the Boulogne Studios in Paris. The film's ...

'' (1956) as Georges - le maître d'hôtel du palace *''Folies Bergère'' (1956) as Clairval *'' Honoré de Marseille'' (1956) as Baccala *''Le grand bluff'' (1957) (uncredited) *''Sénéchal the Magnificent'' (1957) as Le prince Alexandre *''

La Parisienne LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figur ...

'' (1957) as Ambassador Mouchkine *'' Premier mai'' (1958) as Saint-Bertin *''

La Violetera "La Violetera" is a 1914 cuplé song, with the rhythm of a Habanera (music), habanera, composed by José Padilla (composer), José Padilla and with lyrics by Eduardo Montesinos, originally performed by Carmen Flores and popularized by Raquel Mell ...

'' (1958) as Maestro *''

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'' (1960) as Paulo *'' Le Capitaine Fracasse'' (1961) as Blazius *''Le petit garçon de l'ascenseur'' (1962) (final film role)

References

External links

*Lardan, Claude (22 March 1935)
"Pizani le plus parisien des artistes"
''L'Européen'', p. 15 * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pizani, Robert 1896 births 1965 deaths Male actors from Paris French male stage actors French male musical theatre actors French male film actors French male silent film actors 20th-century French male actors 20th-century French male singers