Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
46
Gender
Male
Birthday
1915-03-23
Day of Death
2005-02-10 (90 years old)
Place of Birth
Orbec, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France
Also Known As
Lina Cavalcanti
Peter Knight
Claude Plault
William Russel
Peter Chevalier
Pierre Chevalier
Biography
Pierre Chevalier was a French film director and screenwriter active from the 1950s to the 1980s. Born in Orbec, he began his career as an assistant director before transitioning to directing. Chevalier directed a variety of films, including comedies, dramas, and action movies. Notable works include Le Vicomte règle ses comptes (1967) and Les Démoniaques (1974). He often collaborated with actors such as Michel Lemoine and Brigitte Lahaie. Chevalier's films are characterized by their engaging narratives and versatility across genres.