Firmin GĂ©mier (1869â1933) was a French actor and director. Internationally, he is most famous for originating the role of PĂšre Ubu in Alfred Jarryâs play Ubu Roi. He is known as the principal architect of the popular theatre movement in France. GĂ©mier began his career as an actor in melodramas for working class actors, before going on to direct six different theaters, including the ThĂ©Ăątre Antoine and the OdĂ©on.
