Jean Marais
French actor and theatre director (1913-1998)
1913 — 1998
Quick Facts
Profession
French actor and theatre director (1913-1998)
Born
December 11, 1913
Died
1998 (age ~85)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
actor, photographer, stunt performer
FranceBorn in CherbourgDied in Cannes
1913
Born in Cherbourg (1913-12-11)
1951
AwardVictoires du cinéma français
1993
AwardHonorary César
1998
Died in Cannes
About
Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais, known professionally as Jean Marais, was a French actor, theatre director, painter, sculptor, visual artist, writer and photographer. In 1937, Marais became the lover of acclaimed poet, playwright and film director Jean Cocteau, who considered him his muse and directed him in multiple plays and films, notably Beauty and the Beast (1946). Following their relationship, Marais and Cocteau remained close friends and Marais later endeavored to keep Cocteau's legacy alive. During the post-war period, Marais was one France's major film stars and performed in various successful swashbuckler films In 1996, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor for his contributions to French cinema.
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Who is Jean Marais?+
Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais, known professionally as Jean Marais, was a French actor, theatre director, painter, sculptor, visual artist, writer and photographer. In 1937, Marais became the lover of acclaimed poet, playwright and film director Jean Cocteau, who considered him his muse and directed hi
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 Marais born?+
Jean Marais was born on December 11, 1913.
When did Jean Marais die?+
Jean Marais died in 1998, at approximately 85 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 — December 11, 1913
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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