Jean Marais
Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais (11 December 1913 – 8 November 1998), known professionally as Jean Marais (French: [ʒɑ̃ maʁɛ]), was a French actor, film director, theatre director, painter, sculptor, visual artist, writer and photographer. He performed in over 100 films and was the lover, muse and friend of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau. In 1996, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor for his contributions to French cinema.
Jean Marais | |
|---|---|
Photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 1947 | |
| Born | Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais 11 December 1913 Cherbourg, France |
| Died | 8 November 1998 (aged 84) Cannes, France |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 1933–1996 |
| Partners |
|
| Children | Serge Villain-Marais (adoptive) |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.