Maurice Jacquemont, a French actor, began his career as an amateur comedian in the troupe of Comédiens Routiers de Léon Chancerel in 1930. He later joined the Copiaus of Jacques Copeau in 1935 and co-founded the Théâtre des Quatre saisons with Jean Dasté and André Barsacq in 1936.
At the Théâtre des Quatre saisons, Jacquemont developed a vision of decentralized and popular drama, entrusting set design and costumes to young painters of his generation, including Jean Le Moal and Jean Bazaine.
From 1944 to 1972, Jacquemont served as the director of the studio at the Champs-Élysées, providing a platform for emerging directors such as Jean Vilar, Roger Blin, Jean-Marie Serreau, Jacques Mauclair, Nicolas Bataille, and Antoine Bourseiller.
During his tenure, Jacquemont introduced the works of Federico Garcia Lorca to France, championed the theatre of Ionesco, and launched the careers of the Frères Jacques and Jacques Higelin.
As an artistic advisor, Jacquemont played a key role in the establishment of the Centre dramatique de l'Ouest in 1949, alongside Hubert Gignoux, whom he met through Chancerel.
Throughout his career, Jacquemont was committed to promoting new talent and innovative theatre practices, leaving a lasting impact on the French theatrical scene.
