Boris Vian

Boris Vian (10 March 1920 – 23 June 1959) was a French polymath: writer, poet, musician, singer, translator, critic, actor, inventor and engineer. He is best remembered today for his novels. Those published under the pseudonym Vernon Sullivan were bizarre parodies of criminal fiction, highly controversial at the time of their release. Vian's other fiction, published under his real name, featured a highly individual writing style with numerous made-up words, subtle wordplay and surrealistic plots. L'Écume des jours (Froth on the Daydream) is the best known of these works, and one of the few translated into English. Vian was also an important influence on the French jazz scene. He served as liaison for Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis in Paris, wrote for several French jazz-reviews (Le Jazz Hot, Paris Jazz) and published numerous articles dealing with jazz both in the United States and in France. His own music and songs enjoyed popularity during his lifetime, particularly the anti-war song "Le Déserteur" (The Deserter). 

Boris Vian is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Dangerous Love Affairs (1959), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956), Mood Indigo (2013), En direct de... (1956), Flowers (2024), Disorder (1950), Chloe (2001), I Spit on Your Grave (1959). The recorded credits span 1950 to 2024, including 24 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.