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Pierre Rapenouille, known professionally as Pierre Lafon,[1] was a French dramatic actor born in Lalinde, France on (1773-09-01)September 1, 1773.
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Eugénie Delaporte, Pierre Lafon, dans le costume de Tancrède, répétant son rôle dans sa loge, Salon de 1802, Stockholm
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At 19 years old,[1] Lafon wrote a drama in five actes called La Mort d'Hercule.[2] It was later performed in Bordeaux in 1793.[1]
In 1800, he joined the Comédie-Française where be became known under the name "Lafon des Français."[1]
In his day, Pierre Lafon was among Paris's best respected dramatic actors. «Le beau Lafon» as he was known, quickly eclipsed the great Talma. Lafon's physical beauty and talent as an actor made him a favorite of women, notably Pauline Bonaparte.[1]
Lafon made his final stage appearance in 1839, after which he retired to his daughter's home in Bordeaux.[1] He died on (1846-05-10)May 10, 1846.[1][3]
Lafon joined in 1800 and was named a sociétaires of the Comédie-Française that same year. He left the theater in 1830.[4]
