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Jean Delannoy | |
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 Jean Delannoy, 2000s. | |
| Born | (1908-01-12)12 January 1908 |
| Died | 18 June 2008(2008-06-18) (aged 100) Guainville,Eure-et-Loir, France |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film editor, screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 1927–1995 |
| Awards | Honorary César (1986; Lifetime Achievement) |
Jean Delannoy (French pronunciation:[ʒɑ̃dəlanwa]; 12 January 1908 – 18 June 2008) was a French actor,film editor, screenwriter and film director.
Although Delannoy was born in a Paris suburb, his family was fromHaute-Normandie in the north of France. He was a Protestant, a descendant ofHuguenots, some of whom fled the country during theFrench Wars of Religion, and settled first inWallonia. Afterwards, their name became De la Noye and thenDelano, who were on the second ship to immigrate toPlymouth, Massachusetts.
He was a student in Paris when he began acting insilent films. He eventually landed a job withParamount Studios Parisian facilities, working his way up to headfilm editor. In 1934 he directed his first film and went on to a long career, both writing and directing. In 1946, his film about a Protestant minister titledLa symphonie pastorale was awarded thePalme d'Or at theCannes Film Festival. In 1960, his film,Maigret tend un piège was nominated for aBAFTA award for "Best Film from any Source". In recognition of his long service to the French motion picture industry, in 1986 Delannoy received anHonorary César Award.[1]
Delannoy died on 18 June 2008, at the age of 100.[2]
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