Philippe Gaulier

French clown and teacher
Person human Q2917887
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Summary

Philippe Gaulier was born on March 4, 1943[1], in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on February 9, 2026[3], in Antony[4]. He worked as a clown[5], theatrical director[6], circus performer[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,372 views/month, #6,820 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[10]
  • Educated at: L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq[11]
  • Student: Sacha Baron Cohen[12], Emma Thompson[13], Yolande Moreau[14], Orla Brady[15], Nathalie Seseña[16], Simon McBurney[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Gaulier[19]
  • Given name: Philippe[20]
  • Official website: https://www.ecolephilippegaulier.com/[21]
  • Student of: Jacques Lecoq[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23], English[24]
  • Birth name: Philippe André Michel Gaulier[25]
  • Name in native language: Philippe Gaulier[26]
  • Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[27]

Why It Matters

Philippe Gaulier is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

He has been cited as an influence by Emma Vilarasau[29], an actor[30], b. 1959[31], of Spain[32], awarded the Saint George's Cross[33].

FAQs

Where was Philippe Gaulier born?

Philippe Gaulier was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Philippe Gaulier die?

Philippe Gaulier passed away in Antony[4].

What did Philippe Gaulier do for work?

Philippe Gaulier worked as a clown[5], theatrical director[6], circus performer[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Philippe Gaulier go to school?

Philippe Gaulier was educated at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq[11].

Who did Philippe Gaulier influence?

Philippe Gaulier has been cited as an influence by Emma Vilarasau[29].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . thisstage.la. Retrieved . thisstage.la. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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