Sacha Guitry

Biography

Sacha Guitry was a French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright known for his boulevardier roles and prolific plays, including 115 works throughout his career. He followed in his father's footsteps into the theatrical profession and was married five times to rising actresses whose careers he furthered, with Yvonne Printemps being his most notable wife. Guitry made over 50 films from the 1930s until his death in 1957, including "Napoleon" and "Let's Make a Dream".