Jean-Paul Rappeneau

French film director and screenwriter (1932–2026)
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Jean-Paul Rappeneau
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Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Summary

Jean-Paul Rappeneau is a human[1]. Born in Auxerre[2], he… he was born on April 8, 1932[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on September 1, 2026[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54,335 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau was born in Auxerre[2].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau passed away in Paris[10].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau was born on April 8, 1932[3].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau died on September 1, 2026[5].
  • A child of Jean-Paul Rappeneau was Martin Rappeneau[11].
  • A child of Jean-Paul Rappeneau was Julien Rappeneau[12].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau's professions included film director[6].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau worked as a director[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Paul Rappeneau is Cyrano de Bergerac[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Paul Rappeneau is The Married Couple of the Year Two[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Paul Rappeneau is The Horseman on the Roof[16].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau received the Louis Delluc Prize[18].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau received the National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[19].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau received the César Award for Best Film[20].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau received the César Award for Best Director[21].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau received the César des Césars[22].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau is recorded as male[23].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Paul Rappeneau[25].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau's family name is recorded as Rappeneau[26].
  • Jean-Paul Rappeneau's given name is recorded as Jean-Paul[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Paul Rappeneau's place of birth was Auxerre[2]. He was born on April 8, 1932[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Cyrano de Bergerac[14], a film[28]; The Married Couple of the Year Two[15], a film[29]; and The Horseman on the Roof[16], a film[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Louis Delluc Prize[18], a film award[33], in France[34], founded in 1937[35]; National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[19], a class of award[36]; César Award for Best Film[20], a César Award[37], in France[38], founded in 1976[39]; César Award for Best Director[21], a César Award[40], in France[41], founded in 1976[42]; and César des Césars[22], a César Award[43], in France[44], founded in 1985[45].

Personal Life

Children include Martin Rappeneau[11], a composer[46], b. 1976[47], of France[48] and Julien Rappeneau[12], a screenwriter[49], b. 1971[50], of France[51].

Death and Burial

Jean-Paul Rappeneau died on September 1, 2026[5]. Recorded place of death include 14th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[52], in France[53], founded in 1860[54] and Paris[10], a commune of France[55], in France[56], founded in -0300[57].

Why It Matters

Jean-Paul Rappeneau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54,335 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Paul Rappeneau born?

Born in Auxerre[2], Jean-Paul Rappeneau…

Where did Jean-Paul Rappeneau die?

Jean-Paul Rappeneau died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jean-Paul Rappeneau do for work?

Jean-Paul Rappeneau worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8].

What awards did Jean-Paul Rappeneau receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[17], Louis Delluc Prize[18], National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film[19], and César Award for Best Film[20].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6h ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → 14th arrondissement of Paris, Paris
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  2. 11h ago · Cardabela4831 · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 9d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 9d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 18d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → French film director and screenwriter (1932–2026)
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  9. 19d ago · ~2026-48380-53 · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 19d ago · ~2026-48635-92 · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 19d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 21d ago · Fryed-peach · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 21d ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  14. 22d ago · Artegia · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  15. 23d ago · ~2026-46234-03 · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  18. 6w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  19. 10w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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