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René Clair was a French filmmaker and writer. Born on 11 November 1898 in Paris, Clair died on 15 March 1981 in Neuilly-sur-Seine at the age of 82.
Positions held include Member of the Académie française (1960–1981) and President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival (1974). Notable works include Entr'acte, Le Million and À Nous la Liberté. Clair studied at Lycée Louis-le-Grand and Lycée Montaigne. Honours include Louis Delluc Prize, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 51 languages, René Clair is No. 27,126 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 November 1898, Paris
- Died
- 15 March 1981, Neuilly-sur-Seine (aged 82)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Screenwriter, film director, film producer
- Field
- Cinema
- Education
- Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Montaigne
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 51
Did you know
Was 62 when first member of the Académie française (1960).
Lived to 82.
Shares a birthday with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kurt Vonnegut.
One of 791 people in the Index born in Paris, with Voltaire.
Has a Wikipedia article in 51 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1960–1981Member of the Académie française
- 1974–President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival
Connections
- SpouseBronia Clair
Honours and works
Awards
- Louis Delluc Prize1955
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
- Ordre de la Grande Gidouille
Notable works
- Entr'acte
- Le Million
- À Nous la Liberté
- July 14
- It Happened Tomorrow
- Beauty and the Devil
- The Grand Maneuver
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- Wikidata Q55388 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)