Philippe de Chérisey
Biography
Philippe de Chérisey was a French writer, radio humorist, surrealist, and supporting actor who defied his family's wishes to pursue an acting career. He became known for creating fake parchments in the book L'Or de Rennes (1967), part of the Priory of Sion hoax from 1962-1983. De Chérisey was a bon viveur with a love for wine and libraries, and he claimed acquaintanceship with Eugene Ionesco and membership in the College of Pataphysics.