Image of Robert Liensol

Robert Liensol

Image of Robert Liensol

Biografia

Robert Liensol was born on 9 September 1922 in Saint-Barthélémy, French West Indies. He was an actor, known for L'exil du roi Behanzin (1994), Target (1985) and Coco-the-Flower, Candidate (1979). He died on 13 February 2011 in Paris, France. Robert Liensol founded in 1954 and managed to 1972 the "Compagnie des Griots", the first French company of black actors. In that troupe, were Darling Légitimus, Théo Légitimus, Jenny Alpha, Bachir Touré, Toto Bissainthe, Thimotée Bassari, Lydia Ewandéand Danièle Van Berkeycke. They created "Les Nègres" by Jean Genet, directed by Roger Blin, "La tragédie du Roi Christophe" and "Une saison au Congo" by Aimé Césaire both directed by Jean-Marie Serreau. He merged the Griots company with the "Shango" theatre troupe of Med Hondo called "Griots-Shango"in 1972.

Películas

Kirikou et les bêtes sauvages Le grand-père (voice) 2005-12-07
Kirikou et la sorcière Le Sage dans la montagne (voice) 1998-12-09
Sucre amer L'avocat 1998-01-02
L'exil du roi Behanzin 1996-01-02
Périgord noir 1989-06-21
Tempo di uccidere Joannes 1989-09-10
La vieille quimboiseuse et le majordome Armand 1987-10-07
Amok Mathieu Sempala 1983-04-01
Neige Jocko 1981-05-20
Vivre libre ou mourir The defense attorney 1980-01-02
West Indies ou les Nègres marrons de la liberté Le parlementaire 1979-01-02
Coco la Fleur, candidat David 'Coco La Fleur' Boyeur 1979-02-14
The Making of West Indies 1979-01-01
Soleil O Visitor 1973-01-04
Комитет 19-ти Vitse-gubernator 1972-04-17
Les verts pâturages Dieu / Le pasteur 1964-12-31