Biography
Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French journalist and novelist, celebrated for his contributions to detective fiction and horror literature. Born in Paris, he initially studied law but later transitioned to journalism, where he gained recognition as an international correspondent. Leroux's most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera (1910), became a cultural phenomenon through various adaptations, including Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Another notable novel, The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1907), is considered one of the finest locked-room mysteries. His storytelling often blended suspense, drama, and intricate plots, earning him a place alongside literary greats like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Filmography
all 62
Movies 56
Writer 12
TV Shows 6
Creator 1

Mashup (2021)

Le Roi mystère (1991)

The Phantom of the Opera (1990)

Rouletabille (1966)

Chéri-Bibi (1955)

Have You Got Any Castles? (1938)

Chéri-Bibi (1938)

Mister Flow (1936)

Flying Gold (1932)

Cheri-Bibi (1931)

The Wizard (1927)

The Lily (1926)

After Death (1920)

Tue-la-mort (1920)

The New Dawn (1919)

Alsace (1916)

Cheri Bibi (1913)

Phantom
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Gender
Male
Birthday
1868-05-06
Deathday
1927-04-15 (58 years old)
Birth Place
Paris,
Citizenships
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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