Robert Liensol was an American actor who is best known for L’exil du roi Behanzin, Target, and Coco la Fleur, candidat. He was born on September 9, 1922, in Saint-Barthélémy, French West Indies, and died on February 13, 2011, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Robert Liensol founded and managed the “Compagnie des Griots” from 1954 to 1972, which was the first French company of Black actors. His troupe included notable figures such as Darling Légitimus and Théo Légitimus. They performed several important plays, contributing significantly to French theatre.
Death and Legacy
Robert Liensol passed away on February 13, 2011, after a fall in Paris. He left behind a legacy as a pioneering figure in the French theater community and a respected actor in film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kirikou et la sorcière | 1998-12-09 | Le Sage dans la montagne (voice) |
| Kirikou et les bêtes sauvages | 2005-12-07 | Le grand-père (voice) |
| La vieille quimboiseuse et le majordome | 1987-10-07 | Armand |
| Tempo di uccidere | 1989-09-10 | Joannes |
| Soleil O | 1973-01-04 | Visitor |
| Neige | 1981-05-20 | Jocko |
| L’exil du roi Behanzin | 1996-01-02 | |
| Vivre libre ou mourir | 1980-01-02 | The defense attorney |
| Sucre amer | 1998-01-02 | L’avocat |
| Amok | 1983-04-01 | Mathieu Sempala |
| Coco la Fleur, candidat | 1979-02-14 | David ‘Coco La Fleur’ Boyeur |
| Комитет 19-ти | 1972-04-17 | Vitse-gubernator |
| West Indies ou les Nègres marrons de la liberté | 1979-01-02 | Le parlementaire |
| Les verts pâturages | 1964-12-31 | Dieu / Le pasteur |
| Périgord noir | 1989-06-21 | |
| The Making of West Indies | 1979-01-01 |