Jacques Antoine (14 March 1924 – 14 September 2012)[1] was a French creator and producer of game shows.
His most famous creations include Treasure Hunt, Interceptor, Fort Boyard, and The Crystal Maze.
From the 1950s to 1990s, he created and produced many programs, including more than 150 television and radio games among the most famous in French-speaking countries, such as La Tête et les Jambes, Le Schmilblick, Les Jeux de 20 heures, La Chasse aux trésors, L'Académie des neuf, Tournez manège, and Fort Boyard.
The French host of Fort Boyard Olivier Minne announced on Twitter "Jacques Antoine has left us.
"[5] Rémy Pflimlin, president of France Télévisions spoke of him as "one of the iconic group who contributed to the creation and production of the first televised games".