Paul Poisson (actor)


Paul Poisson was a French actor.

Career

Born in Paris, he was the son of the actor Belleroche and succeeded his father in the role of 'Crispin' in 1686. He retired for the first time in 1711, returning in 1715 and retiring for good in 1724.

Personal life

He married the actress Marie Angélique Gassot. Their two sons, Philippe and Francois-Arnoul, both became actors, whilst their daughter, Madeleine-Angélique de Gomez, became a writer.

Death

He died at the hôtel de Gesvres, 23 rue Neuve-Saint-Augustin, Saint-Germain-en-Laye.