Jean Poiret, born Jean Poiré, (1926 – 1992) was a French actor, director, and screenwriter. He is primarily known as the author of the original play La Cage Aux Folles (The Birdcage). Jean Poiret was born in Paris, France, where he died of a heart attack in 1992. He is buried at the Cimetière du Montparnasse in Paris.
