Jean-Philippe Toussaint
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Summary
Jean-Philippe Toussaint was born on November 29, 1957[1], in Brussels metropolitan area[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], film director[4], novelist[5], audiobook narrator[6], and photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,178 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Brussels[9]
- Father: Yvon Toussaint[10]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Occupation: screenwriter[13], essayist[14], performance artist[15], director[16]
- Field of work: photography[17], film direction[18], literary activity[19], prose[20]
- Educated at: Sciences Po[21], Athénée Robert Catteau[22]
- Award received: Prix Médicis[23], Prix Victor Rossel[24], Prix Décembre[25], prix littéraire Canada-Communauté française de Belgique[26], Q61473905[27], Prix littéraire de la vocation[28], Q141114197[29]
- Member of: Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Jean-Philippe Toussaint[32]
- Residence: Brussels[33], Corsica[34]
- Family name: Toussaint[35]
- Given name: Jean-Philippe[36]
- Official website: http://www.jptoussaint.com[37]
- Work location: Brussels[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1980[40]
- End of work period: January 1, 2014[41]
Why It Matters
Jean-Philippe Toussaint has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Jean-Philippe Toussaint born?
Jean-Philippe Toussaint's place of birth was Brussels metropolitan area[2].
Who were Jean-Philippe Toussaint's parents?
Jean-Philippe Toussaint's father was Yvon Toussaint[10].
What did Jean-Philippe Toussaint do for work?
Jean-Philippe Toussaint worked as a writer[3], film director[4], novelist[5], audiobook narrator[6], and photographer[7].
Where did Jean-Philippe Toussaint go to school?
Jean-Philippe Toussaint was educated at Sciences Po[21] and Athénée Robert Catteau[22].
What awards did Jean-Philippe Toussaint receive?
Honors received include Prix Médicis[23], Prix Victor Rossel[24], Prix Décembre[25], and prix littéraire Canada-Communauté française de Belgique[26].