Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt

Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Born (1960-03-28) 28 March 1960
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, Rhône
NationalityFrench and Belgian
Educationgraduated 1983; Ph.D., 1987.
Alma materEcole Normale Supérieure,
Paris-Sorbonne University
Notable works
Notable awardsGrand prix des lectrices de Elle
Website
www.eric-emmanuel-schmitt.net

Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt (French pronunciation: [eʁik emanɥɛl ʃmit]; born 28 March 1960) is a Franco-Belgian playwright, short story writer and novelist, as well as a film director. His plays have been staged in over fifty countries all over the world.