Claude Lelouch
French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer (born 1937)
1937 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer (born 1937)
Born
October 30, 1937
Age
~89 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, writer
FranceBorn in 9th arrondissement of Paris
1937
Born in 9th arrondissement of Paris (1937-10-30)
1966
Notable workA Man and a Woman
1967
AwardAcademy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1967
AwardPalme d'Or
1997
AwardCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres
2008
AwardPaulée de Meursault Prize
About
Claude Barruck Joseph Lelouch is a French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer. Lelouch grew up in an Algerian Jewish family. He emerged as a prominent director in the 1960s. Lelouch gained critical acclaim for his 1966 romantic melodrama film A Man and A Woman. At the 39th Academy Awards, A Man and a Woman won Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film. Lelouch was also nominated for Best Director, making him one of the youngest nominees in the category. While his films have gained him international recognition since the 1960s, Lelouch's methods and style of film are known for attracting criticism.
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Who is Claude Lelouch?+
Claude Barruck Joseph Lelouch is a French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer. Lelouch grew up in an Algerian Jewish family. He emerged as a prominent director in the 1960s. Lelouch gained critical acclaim for his 1966 romantic melodrama film A Man and A Woman. At the 39th Aca
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Lelouch born?+
Claude Lelouch was born on October 30, 1937.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — October 30, 1937
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
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