Biography
Jacques Tati (born Jacques Tatischeff; 9 October 1907 – 5 November 1982) was a French filmmaker, working both as a comedic actor and director. In a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly of the Greatest Movie Directors Tati was voted the 46th greatest of all time. With only six feature-length films to his credit as director, he directed fewer films than any other director on this list of 50.
Known For

The Sparks Brothers
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
Monsieur Hulot

The Illusionist
Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)

Jour de Fête
François the postman

Mon Oncle
Monsieur Hulot

PlayTime
Monsieur Hulot

Sylvia and the Ghost
Ghost of Alain de Francigny

School for Postmen
Postman

Trafic
Monsieur Hulot

Devil in the Flesh
Officer at the bar