Hubert Gignoux
Biography
Hubert Gignoux was a pioneering French theatre director and comedian born in Lyon in 1915. He co-founded the Compagnie des marionnettes des Champs-Élysées with Henri Cordreaux in 1947, creating innovative spectacles that showcased his unique talents as both performer and director. Known for roles like Le Prêtre in "Mélo" (1986) and Thomas in "Cousin, Cousine" (1975), Gignoux's work continues to be celebrated for its contributions to the art of decentralised theatre.