Roland Petit

Roland Petit

Deceased · Born: Jan 13, 1924 · Died: Jul 10, 2011

1952

Personal Details

BornJan 13, 1924 Villemomble, Seine-Saint-Denis, France

Biography

Roland Petit, a multifaceted individual, entered this world on January 13, 1924, in the charming town of Villemomble, situated within the Seine-Saint-Denis department of France.

This talented writer and actor left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with some of his most notable works including the 1960 film "Black Tights", the 1967 production "Le Jeune Homme et la Mort", and the 1952 film adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale.

Throughout his life, Petit was blessed with a loving partnership with the beautiful and talented Zizi Jeanmaire, his wife.

Regrettably, Roland Petit's time on this earth came to an end on July 10, 2011, in the picturesque city of Geneva, located within the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland.

Career

1962
Black Tights
Black Tights as Cyrano / The Suitor / Don José
1952
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen as The Prince in 'The Little Mermaid' Ballet
1962
Black Tights
Black Tights as Screenplay