Alain Ollivier

Biography

Alain Ollivier (1938–2010) was a key figure in French theatre, both as an actor, director, and leader of major cultural institutions. Trained by masters such as Georges Wilson, he developed early on a taste for contemporary writing and demanding theatrical forms. In the 1970s, he established himself as a bold mediator by bringing to light authors who were still rarely performed in France. As head of the Studio-Théâtre de Vitry for nearly twenty years, he turned it into a renowned creative laboratory. There, he championed a rigorous, often radical theatre that questioned language and stage presence. In 2002, he took over the Théâtre Gérard-Philipe in Saint-Denis, where he continued his work as a discoverer and mentor.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Three Colors: Blue (1993) — The Lawyer
2. Love on the Run (1979) — Le Juge d' Aix en Provence
3. I... for Icarus (1979) — Le directeur du laboratoire Kodak
4. Artemisia (1997) — The Duke
5. Joan the Maid II: The Prisons (1994) — Pierre Cauchon, évêque de Beauvais
6. Bandits (1987)
7. Malady of Love (1987)
8. Louis la Brocante (1998) — Vouters, P.D.G. de Vouters Montres
9. Anna Oz (1996) — Dr. Victor Khan
10. Police Commissioner Moulin (1976) — Judge Lamaze
11. Mazarin (1978) — Colbert
12. Gentille Alouette (1990) — Policier
13. Bas-fonds (2010) — Le président
14. Les Cinq Dernières Minutes (1958) — Émile