Actor
Nicolas Bataille
Born March 14, 1926 in Paris, FranceDied October 28, 20088 films
Nicolas Bataille (14 March 1926 – 28 October 2008) was a French actor and director.
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The son of a Parisian architect, Nicolas Bataille (born Roger Bataille) debuted as an actor during the Occupation of France while following the dramatic teachings of René Simon, Tania Balachova, and the comedian Solange Sicard.
He was the first director of the absurdist play "The Bald Soprano" in 1950 on May 11 at the Théâtre des Noctambules in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.
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First watchChildren of Paradise19458.0as Extra (uncredited)In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance.View filmEssential films
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8 films as actor- 1970Anthropo-Cynical FarceVoice
- 1962A Very Private AffairEdmond
- 1960Zazie dans le MétroFédor
- 1960Normandy - NemanLe lieutenant Castor
- 1958Mon OncleWorking Man
- 1958Elevator to the GallowsUn Consommateur à la Brasserie (uncredited)
- 1956Crime and Punishment
- 1945Children of ParadiseExtra (uncredited)