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Pierre Lafon

Pierre Rapenouille, known professionally as Pierre Lafon,[1] was a French dramatic actor born in Lalinde, France on (1773-09-01)September 1, 1773.

Pierre Lafon
Eugénie Delaporte, Pierre Lafon, dans le costume de Tancrède, répétant son rôle dans sa loge, Salon de 1802, Stockholm

Biography

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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 (1846-05-10)May 10, 1846.[1][3]

Career at the Comédie-Française

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Lafon joined in 1800 and was named a sociétaires of the Comédie-Française that same year. He left the theater in 1830.[4]

 
Lafon's prompt copy of Nicomède

His roles included:

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Guy Penaud, Dictionnaire biographique du Périgord, p. 534, éditions Fanlac, 1999, ISBN 2-86577-214-4
  2. ^ La Mort d'Hercule sur books.google, consulté le 11 décembre 2011
  3. ^ Death certificate of Pierre Lafon at Bordeaux, n° 400, vue 58/167. The certificate is dated 11 May 1846 and notes that Lafon "died at 10am yesterday morning."
  4. ^ Base documentaire La Grange on the site of the Comédie-Française.
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