André Antoine

André Antoine
Antoine c. 1900, published in 1908
Born(1858-01-31)31 January 1858
Died23 October 1943(1943-10-23) (aged 85)
EducationCercle Gaulois
Occupations
  • Actor
  • theatre manager
  • film directorauthor
  • critic
MovementNaturalism
SpouseMarie Rambour (1856-1906) Pauline Verdavoine (1861-1913)
AwardsOfficier, Lègion d'Honneur

André Antoine (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe ɑ̃twan]; 31 January 1858  23 October 1943) was a French actor, theatre manager, film director, author, and critic who is considered the father of modern mise en scène in France.