Val-de-Grâce in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Louis Seigner (1903-1991)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023
1. Louis Seigner (1903-1991) Marker
Doyen de la Comédie Française
A vécu dans cette maison
De 1936 jusqu’à sa mort.
Comedian. Doyen of the Comédie Française. Lived here in this building from 1936 until his death.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 48° 50.68′ N, 2° 20.643′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Val-de-Grâce. It is on Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, Île-de-France 75005, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eugène Ducretet (a few steps from this marker); Jean Rivier (within shouting distance of this marker); La Découverte de Radioactivité Artificielle / Discovery of Artificial Radioactivity (within shouting distance of this marker); Marius Constant (1925-2004) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Charles Péguy
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Also see . . .
1. Louis Seigner (Wikipedia, in French).
Excerpt (in translation): During his career, he appeared in more than 150 films and played more than 200 theater roles, notably performing Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme more than 1,500 times. He would also hold the performance record for Le Malade Imaginaire and Tartuffe. In the cinema, he very often embodies notables or businessmen.(Submitted on July 17, 2023.)
2. Leçon de philosophie (Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme) (YouTube, 8 min.). Clip from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, in French (Submitted on July 17, 2023.)
Additional keywords. plaque commémorative
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023
2. Louis Seigner (1903-1991) Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
