Gaulier often insulted his pupils, but many became stars, including Sacha Baron Cohen, Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz.
Philippe Gaulier, a French clown who was known as one of comedy’s greatest teachers, with students including Sacha Baron Cohen and Emma Thompson, died on Monday. He was 82.
Michiko Gaulier, his wife, said in an emailed statement that he had died “due... [1544 chars]