Jean Cocteau
French writer and filmmaker (1889–1963)
1889 — 1963
Quick Facts
Profession
French writer and filmmaker (1889–1963)
Born
July 5, 1889
Died
1963 (age ~74)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, photographer, actor
FranceBorn in Maisons-LaffitteDied in Milly-la-Forêt
1889
Born in Maisons-Laffitte (1889-07-05)
1946
AwardLouis Delluc Prize
1955
Positionseat 31 of the Académie française (1955–1963)
1963
Died in Milly-la-Forêt
About
Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau was a French poet, playwright, novelist, designer, film director, visual artist and critic. He was one of the foremost avant-garde artists of the 20th century and highly influential on the Surrealist and Dadaist movements, among others. The National Observer suggested that "of the artistic generation whose daring gave birth to Twentieth Century Art, Cocteau came closest to being a Renaissance man".
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Who is Jean Cocteau?+
Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau was a French poet, playwright, novelist, designer, film director, visual artist and critic. He was one of the foremost avant-garde artists of the 20th century and highly influential on the Surrealist and Dadaist movements, among others. The National Observer sugge
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Cocteau born?+
Jean Cocteau was born on July 5, 1889.
When did Jean Cocteau die?+
Jean Cocteau died in 1963, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — July 5, 1889
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
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