Background
Pelissier was born in Barnet and came from a theatrical family.
Pelissier was born in Barnet and came from a theatrical family.
Pelissier began acting in the 1930s. In 1935 and 1936, he was featured in Noël Coward"s play cycle, Tonight at 8.30, both in Britain and on Broadway. He also played in Coward"s Secretariat to Music (1939) He began writing in 1937 and directing in 1949.
He also directed Encore (1951).
He also directed Ealing"s satire on television Meet Mr Lucifer (1953). He later headed the experimental production unit at the British Broadcasting Corporation. Pelissier died in Eastbourne in 1988, aged 75.