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Was Maigret a real person?
Jules Maigret ([ʒyl mɛɡʁɛ]), or simply Maigret, is a fictional French police detective, a commissaire (“commissioner”) of the Paris Brigade Criminelle (Direction Régionale de Police Judiciaire de Paris:36, Quai des Orfèvres), created by writer Georges Simenon. The character’s full name is Jules Amedée François Maigret.
What is the meaning of Maigret?
Maigret is a detective (=a police officer whose job is to solve crimes) in Paris.
Who was original Maigret?
Rupert Davies
Cast. The series starred Rupert Davies as the Police Judiciaire detective Commissaire Jules Maigret, who took up the role in 1960 after Basil Sydney, who had played Maigret in the pilot episode, was unable to continue.
Why is Maigret so popular?
With more than 850 million copies sold, Inspector Maigret remains incredibly popular more than 80 years after his creation. Critics suggest that the books have enduring appeal because Simenon’s characters are profoundly human.
Is Maigret set in Paris?
Most Maigret novels and stories are set in Paris. The typical quarters of the French capital and its population play a significant role in Simenon’s work.
How many Maigret series are there?
2
Maigret (2016 TV series)
| Maigret | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 4 (list of episodes) |
Who else played Maigret?
Notable French actor Jean Gabin, most famous for his role in Jean Renoir’s La Grande illusion, took three turns as Maigret in 1958, 1959, and 1963, but television actors Jean Richard and Bruno Cremer are probably the most well-known French Maigrets.
Who plays Louise Maigret?
Jeanne BoitelMaigret Sets a Trap
Madame Maigret/Played by
Who was Maigret’s sidekick?
Inspector Janvier
Inspector Janvier (played by Shaun Dingwall) Janvier is Maigret’s loyal deputy, working alongside the French detective in cracking complicated cases.