Jean Poiret was born on August 17, 1926 in Paris, France as Jean Poiré. He was an actor and writer, known for The Birdcage (1996), Le dernier métro (1980) and La cage aux folles (1978). He was married to Caroline Cellier and Françoise Dorin. He died on March 14, 1992 in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France.