Jacques Lecoq
French theatre pedagogue (1921–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacques Lecoq (15 December 1921 – 19 January 1999) was a French stage actor and acting movement coach. He was best known for his teaching methods in physical theatre, movement, and mime which he taught at the school he founded in Paris known as École internationale de théâtre Jacques Lecoq. He taught there from 1956 until his death from a cerebral hemorrhage in 1999.
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Jacques Lecoq | |
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Born | (1921-12-12)12 December 1921 Paris, France |
Died | 19 January 1999(1999-01-19) (aged 77) Paris, France |
Occupation(s) | Theatre director, teacher, Practitioner |
Years active | (1945–1999) |
Organization | École internationale de théâtre Jacques Lecoq |
Spouse | Fay Lees |
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Jacques Lecoq was known as the only noteworthy movement instructor and theatre pedagogue with a professional background in sports and sports rehabilitation in the twentieth century.[1]