Pierre Spivakoff

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French[1] b. 1944 d. 24 November 2023[1] active 1970–2023

Pierre Spivakoff was a French actor, theatre director, and author known for his work in the French theatrical scene. He gained particular recognition for his extensive interest in and work regarding the actress Sarah Bernhardt. He authored the reference work 'Sarah Bernhardt vue par les Nadar' (1982), which compiles the photography of Nadar. Throughout his career, he directed numerous notable productions, including 'L'Aveu de Sarah Bernhardt' and 'The Rocky Horror Show' in France. He was noted for his artistic dedication to preserving theatrical history and his unique directorial style.[1,2]

  • theatre
  • Sarah Bernhardt
  • French culture

Works by Pierre Spivakoff

  • 1982 Sarah Bernhardt vue par les Nadar Herscher · book · French · ISBN 2733500392 Compilation of photography of Nadar focusing on Sarah Bernhardt.

References

  1. Sceneweb obituary. Sceneweb. 2023 link
  2. INA Archive. INA. 1998 link