Pierre Lafon Explained

Pierre Lafon

Pierre Rapenouille, known professionally as Pierre Lafon, was a French dramatic actor born in Lalinde, France on 1 September 1773.

Biography

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 .[1] [3]

Career at the Comédie-Française

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:

External links

Notes and References

  1. [Guy Penaud]
  2. https://books.google.com/books?id=VyhnHQAACAAJ La Mort d'Hercule sur books.google
  3. https://archives.bordeaux-metropole.fr/ark:/75241/vtab043908b55405b7b/daoloc/0#id:1867144775?gallery=true&brightness=100.00&contrast=100.00&center=1534.348,-2613.751&zoom=9&rotation=0.000&lock=true Death certificate of Pierre Lafon at Bordeaux, n° 400, vue 58/167
  4. http://www.comedie-francaise.fr/la-grange-autorite.php?id=555&aut=00008111&ref=00022122&p=1 Base documentaire La Grange

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