Film director, screenwriter (1911–1996)
1911 — 1996
Quick Facts
Profession
Film director, screenwriter (1911–1996)
Born
May 5, 1911
Died
1996 (age ~85)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, screenwriter, director
1911
Born in Paris (1911-05-05)
1984
AwardCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres
1996
Died in Suresnes
Frequently Asked Questions
Gilles Grangier is Film director, screenwriter (1911–1996). Born in 1911.
The name Gilles means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.". It is of French origin.
Gilles Grangier was born on May 5, 1911.
Gilles Grangier died in 1996, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.
The name Gilles is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gilles — May 5, 1911
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Would you name your baby Gilles?
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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