Daniel Boulanger facts for kids
Daniel Boulanger (born January 24, 1922 – died October 27, 2014) was a very talented French artist. He was a writer who created novels, plays, and poems. He also wrote scripts for movies and even acted in some films! Daniel Boulanger was born in a town called Compiègne, in France.
He was also a member of a very important group called the Académie Goncourt from 1983 until he passed away. This group gives out a famous literary prize in France.
Daniel Boulanger is perhaps best known for his acting roles in classic French movies. For example, he played a detective in Jean-Luc Godard's film Breathless. He was also a neighbor in François Truffaut's movie Bed and Board and a funny gangster in another Truffaut film, Shoot the Piano Player. Daniel Boulanger died on October 27, 2014, when he was 92 years old.
Daniel Boulanger's Film Work
Daniel Boulanger was involved in many films, both as an actor and a writer. Here are some of his notable works:
As an Actor
- 1960: À bout de souffle (by Jean-Luc Godard) - He played Police Inspector Vital.
- 1960: Tirez sur le pianiste (by François Truffaut) - He played a character named Ernest.
- 1962: L'Œil du malin (by Claude Chabrol) - He was a Policeman.
- 1968: La Mariée était en noir (by François Truffaut) - He played Delvaux.
- 1970: Domicile conjugal (by François Truffaut) - He was the tenor neighbor.
- 1974: Toute une vie (by Claude Lelouch) - He played The General.
- 1978: La Zizanie (by Claude Zidi) - This was his last film role, where he played the director of a bank.
As a Writer
Daniel Boulanger also wrote scripts for several movies:
- 1961: L'Amant de cinq jours (by Philippe de Broca)
- 1966: Le Roi de cœur (by Philippe de Broca)
- 1971: The Married Couple of the Year Two (by Jean-Paul Rappeneau)
- 1971: The Deadly Trap (by René Clément)
- 1976: Une femme fidèle (by Roger Vadim)
- 1980: Le cheval d'orgueil (by Claude Chabrol)
Awards and Honors
Daniel Boulanger received several important awards for his writing:
- 1971: He won the Prix de l'Académie française, which is a prize from the French Academy.
- 1974: He received the Prix Goncourt de la Nouvelle for his short story collection titled Fouette, cocher !. This is a very respected literary award in France for short stories.
- 1979: He won the Prix Prince Pierre de Monaco.
- 1983: He was invited to become a member of the Académie Goncourt, a very high honor for a French writer.
