Jacques Tati (French: [tati]; born Jacques Tatischeff, pronounced [tatiʃɛf]; 9 October 1907 – 5 November 1982) [1] was a French mime, filmmaker, actor and screenwriter.

Nov 1, 2025 · Jacques Tati, French filmmaker and actor who gained renown for his comic films that portrayed people in conflict with the mechanized modern world. He wrote and starred in all his films, …

Jacques Tati. Writer: Playtime. The comic genius Jacques Tati was born Taticheff, descended from a noble Russian family. His grandfather, Count Dimitri, had been a general in the Imperial Army and …

Though he made only a handful of films, director, writer, and actor Jacques Tati ranks among the most beloved of all cinematic geniuses. With a background in music hall and mime performance, Tati …

Jun 20, 2024 · Discover the timeless charm of Jacques Tati, a French filmmaker known for his unique comedic style and unforgettable films like “Playtime” and “Mon Oncle.”

Mar 30, 2024 · Jacques Tati was a French mime and filmmaker active between the 1930s and '70s. He began as a music hall performer before experimenting with film, directing his first feature in 1949.

Jul 24, 2024 · Due to the creative control he was able to exert over his films, and to their uniqueness, Tati is widely considered an exemplary auteur. Tati started his career performing comic …

Jacques Tati (born Jacques Tatischeff; 9 October 1907 – 5 November 1982) was a French filmmaker, working both as a comedic actor and director. In a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly of the …

Apr 19, 2025 · Q: Who is Jacques Tati? A: French filmmaker and comedic innovator known for visual satire that critiques modernity, conformity, and consumerism without speaking a word too loudly.

Jacques Tati was a French actor, filmmaker, and comedian known for his charming and imaginative films that often explored the absurdities of modern life.