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Robert Liensol

Robert Liensol

Actor · born 9 September 1922 · Saint-Barthélémy

Robert Liensol was born on 9 September 1922 in Saint-Barthélémy, French West Indies. He was an actor, known for L'exil du roi Behanzin (1994), Target (1985) and Coco-the-Flower, Candidate (1979). He died on 13 February 2011 in Paris, France. Robert Liensol founded in 1954 and managed to 1972 the "Compagnie des Griots", the first French company of black actors. In that troupe, were Darling Légitimus, Théo Légitimus, Jenny Alpha, Bachir Touré, Toto Bissainthe, Thimotée Bassari, Lydia Ewandéand Danièle Van Berkeycke. They created "Les Nègres" by Jean Genet, directed by Roger Blin, "La tragédie du Roi Christophe" and "Une saison au Congo" by Aimé Césaire both directed by Jean-Marie Serreau. He merged the Griots company with the "Shango" theatre troupe of Med Hondo called "Griots-Shango"in 1972.

Where to start: Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998).

As actor 16

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Robert Liensol movie?

By viewer score, Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) at 7.4/10.

What are Robert Liensol’s most popular movies?

Kirikou and the Sorceress, Kirikou and the Wild Beasts, Target.

How many movies has Robert Liensol made?

16 films on TMDB, 16 as actor.

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