At 19 years old,[1] Lafon wrote a drama in five actes called La Mort d'Hercule.

"[1] In his day, Pierre Lafon was among Paris's best respected dramatic actors.

« Le beau Lafon » as he was known, quickly eclipsed the great Talma.

Lafon's physical beauty and talent as an actor made him a favorite of women, notably Pauline Bonaparte.

[1] Lafon made his final stage appearance in 1839, after which he retired to his daughter's home in Bordeaux.