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Pierre Lafon

Pierre Rapenouille, known professionally as Pierre Lafon, was a French dramatic actor born in Lalinde, France on .

Biography

At 19 years old, Lafon wrote a drama in five actes called La Mort d'Hercule. It was later performed in Bordeaux in 1793.

In 1800, he joined the Comédie-Française where be became known under the name "Lafon des Français."

In his day, Pierre Lafon was among Paris's best respected dramatic actors. « Le beau Lafon » as he was known, quickly eclipsed the great Talma. Lafon's physical beauty and talent as an actor made him a favorite of women, notably Pauline Bonaparte.

Lafon made his final stage appearance in 1839, after which he retired to his daughter's home in Bordeaux. He died on .

Career at the Comédie-Française

Lafon joined in 1800 and was named a sociétaires of the Comédie-Française that same year. He left the theater in 1830.

His roles included:

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