Maurice Jacquemont
Biography
Maurice Jacquemont was a French actor and director born on February 24, 1910, in Paris. He co-founded the Théâtre des Quatre saisons with Jean Dasté, André Barsacq, and Pierre Barbier in 1936, promoting a decentralized dramatic approach that showcased young artists' work. Jacquemont directed the Studio des Champs-Élysées from 1944 to 1972, launching the careers of notable directors like Jean Vilar and Roger Blin, as well as introducing Federico García Lorca's works in France.