Paul Verdier (died 6 September 2015) was a stage director, actor, and playwright, who also had a number of guest parts in American television. He was married to Sonia Lloveras-Verdier.
Before moving to the United States, Verdier was a member of the Paris-based repertory companies of Jean-Louis Barrault/Madeleine Renaud and Nicolas Bataille.
Verdier and his wife opened the Stages Theatre Center in Hollywood in 1982, as a venue for bringing "the richness, flavor and variety of World Theatre to Los Angeles audiences".About the Stages Theatre Center (Accessed 2007-05-23)
In 1986, the couple opened a French restaurant—Cafe des Artistes—next door to the theatre.
Plays partial list Tales for people under 3 years of age (1982) – Translated, adapted and directed by Paul Verdier, from the play by Eugène Ionesco Slowmotion (1988) – Translated and directed by Paul Verdier, from the play by Eduardo Pavlovsky English Mint (1988) – Translated and directed by Paul Verdier, from L'Amante Anglaise by Marguerite Duras 1789 (October 1989) – Translated, adapted and directed by Paul Verdier, from the 1970 play by Ariane Mnouchkine The night of Picasso (1990) – Translated and directed by Paul Verdier, from the play by Edoardo Erba Porco selvatico (1991) – Translated and directed by Paul Verdier, from the play by Edoardo ErbaEdoardo Erba Playwright the Miracle Players. (Accessed 2007-05-23) La Bête (1993 by playwright David Hirson) – Directed by Paul Verdier Miss Margarida's Way (by playwright Roberto Athayde) – Directed by Paul Verdier Changes (1995 by playwright Barbara Tarbuck) – Produced and directed by Paul Verdier Hyenas (2003) – Translated, adapted and directed by Paul Verdier, from a play by Christian Siméon
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1965 The Art of Love Painter Uncredited1965 The Cincinnati Kid Second Bettor Uncredited1965 My Favorite Martian Abu Episode: "Bottled Martian"1965 Do Not Disturb Asst. Concierge Uncredited1966 Made in Paris Frenchman Uncredited1966 The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming Maliavin 1967 The Rat Patrol Benet Episode: "The Two If by Sea Raid"1968 The Thomas Crown Affair Elevator Operator 1969 My Friend Tony Episode: "Corey Doesn't Live Here Anymore"My Friend Tony: Episode Guide The Classic TV Archive. (January 2007)1979 Hart to Hart Jean-Claude Episode: "Murder Between Friends"1979 The French Atlantic Affair Claude 3 episodes1980 Waikiki French Tourist TV movie1985-1986 Magnum, P.I. Jean Claude Fornier 2 episodes1986 MacGyver Francois Villars Episode: "The Escape"1987 St. Elsewhere Mr. Gadski Episode: "Night of the Living Bed"1987 En silence Short1988 Wiseguy Jacques Lizot Episode: "The Merchant of Death"1989 Santa Barbara Claude Benoit 4 episodes, (final appearance)
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