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Appearance
Jean-Pierre Mignon | |
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Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Longwy, France |
Occupation | Director, actor |
Spouse | Katharine Sturak |
Children | 3 (including Eloise Mignon) |
Jean-Pierre Mignon AM is a French-born actor and director of theatre, opera, and television, notable for his work in Australia. He is the founder of the Melbourne theatre company Australian Nouveau Theatre, better known as Anthill.
Early and personal life
Career
Filmography
Acting
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Cactus | Jean-Francois | Feature film |
1988 | Backstage | Prevost | Feature film |
1989 | Cassidy | Langlois | Miniseries |
1991 | Embassy | Louis | Episode: "Cherchez La Femme" |
1992 | Clowning Around | Inspector | Television film |
1992 | Kelly | Alain Duclos | Episode: "The Accused" |
1994 | The Damnation of Harvey McHugh | Father Cordeaux | Episode: "Heaven Knows Mr McHugh" |
1994 | Sky Trackers | Robert Colbert | Episodes: "The Wish Star", "Origins", "Penguin Point" |
1996–1997 | Ocean Girl | Dr. Malcovitch | Recurring |
2000 | The Goddess of 1967 | D.S. Sergeant | Voice |
2000 | The Monkey's Mask | Tony Brach | Feature film |
Director
Television
- Short Cuts (2002)
- Marshall Law (2002)
- All Saints (2003–2009)
- Fergus McPhail (2004)
- headLand (2005)
- City Homicide (2010)
- Neighbours (2011–2020)
- Winners & Losers (2012–2016)
- Packed to the Rafters (2013)
Theatre and opera
Awards and honours
In the 1989 Australia Day Honours, Mignon was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) "for service to the performing arts as Director of the Australian Nouveau Theatre."[6]
In 2006, Mignon won the Best Direction accolade at the Green Room Awards for his work on the Victorian Opera production of Così fan tutte.[7]
References
- ^ Bailey, John (13 August 2006). "They don't all do it!". The Age. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Craven, Peter (25 April 1987). "Discovering the humor of Chekhov". The Age. Retrieved 21 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gillison, Ann (7 February 1989). "Success for Mignon without a recipe". The Age. Retrieved 21 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Usher, Robin (5 November 2011). "For straying Katz, the journey home is where the art is". The Age. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ McGuinness, Jan (12 February 1985). "Opera al fresco". The Age. Retrieved 23 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Australia Day 1989 Honours List" (PDF). Governor-General of Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "2006 Green Room Recipients". Australian Stage. 2 April 2007. Retrieved 22 June 2024.