1959                
Michel Haillard born in Saint-Denis on 23 October.
1971-1993      
Develops a great passion for objects and sculpture.
1976-1979      
Ecole superieure des arts modernes, Paris. Studies decorative arts and then advertising.
1979-1980     
Works in advertising as a model maker (Saphir-New Print)
1980-1987     
Freelance cartoonist (Philips, Virgule, Help, Fondamental, etc.)
1984-1987     
Writes and directs many animated films and videos for institutional clients (Credit Agricole, Telecoms, Cables de Lyon, Cite des sciences de Paris…)
Three prizes at the Festival du film d’entreprise, Biarritz.
1987-1991     
Writes and produces the Sharky and George series of animated films (104 episodes).
1992               
First sculpture exhibition, Village Saint-Paul, Paris
1992-1998    
Works simultaneously on writing animated films, sculpture and furniture.
1998              
onwards Devotes himself exclusively to visual activities.