Victor Lhérie


Victor Lhérie was a French librettist and playwright.

Biography

The son of a jeweler, he was destined to take over from his father when attracted to the theater, he was hired as an actor in Jules and Edmond Seveste's troupes. He made his debut 4 April 1826 at the Théâtre des Variétés in the role of the
lover of the play France et Savoie then was noted for his comic yard in the role of a waiter in L’École de natation, which ensured that comedy a strong success. He afterward specialized in the roles of female transvestites.
From 1829, he began writing parodies, often with his brother Léon Lévy Brunswick and Léon Vidal, while continuing his acting career. In 1838 and 1848 he played in Brussels, but on his return went insane
The plays he wrote during his short career were presented in the most famous Parisian theatres of the 19th century including the Théâtre de la Gaité, the Théâtre des Variétés, and the Théâtre des Nouveautés.

Works