Jean Renoir
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Summary
Jean Renoir was born on September 15, 1894[1], in 18th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on February 12, 1979[3], in Beverly Hills[4]. He worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and film editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,564 views/month, #6,994 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Montmartre[11]
- Place of burial: Essoyes[12]
- Father: Pierre-Auguste Renoir[13]
- Mother: Aline Charigot[14]
- Spouse: Catherine Hessling[15], Dido Freire[16]
- Child: Alain Renoir[17]
- Country of citizenship: France[18]
- Native language: French[19]
- Occupation: author[20], novelist[21], producer[22], director[23], film screenwriter[24], writer[25]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], Louis Delluc Prize[27], Academy Honorary Award[28], Academy Awards[29], Prix Charles Blanc[30], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Jean Renoir[34]
- Unmarried partner: Marguerite Renoir[35]
- Archives at: Cinémathèque Française[36]
- Residence: Beverly Hills[37], Château des Brouillards[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[39]
- Family name: Renoir[40]
- Given name: Jean[41]
- Official website: http://www.jeanrenoir.com/[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jean Renoir[43]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[44], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[45], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[46], pi-vol-9-issue-9-1952[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Renoir include Renoir[48], a film[49], directed by Chie Hayakawa[50].
Why It Matters
Jean Renoir has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Satyajit Ray[53], a film director[54], 1921–1992[55], of British Raj[56], awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[57]; Éric Rohmer[58], a film director[59], 1920–2010[60], of France[61], awarded the Louis Delluc Prize[62]; and Jacques Rivette[63], a film director[64], 1928–2016[65], of France[66], awarded the Sutherland Trophy[67], specialised in film[68].
Entities named for him include Renoir[48], a film[49], directed by Chie Hayakawa[50].
FAQs
Where was Jean Renoir born?
Jean Renoir's place of birth was 18th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Jean Renoir die?
Jean Renoir passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
Who were Jean Renoir's parents?
Jean Renoir's father was Pierre-Auguste Renoir[13]. Jean Renoir's mother was Aline Charigot[14].
Who was Jean Renoir married to?
Jean Renoir's spouses include Catherine Hessling[15] and Dido Freire[16].
What did Jean Renoir do for work?
Jean Renoir worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and film editor[9].
What awards did Jean Renoir receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], Louis Delluc Prize[27], Academy Honorary Award[28], and Academy Awards[29].
Who did Jean Renoir influence?
Jean Renoir has been cited as an influence by Satyajit Ray[53], Éric Rohmer[58], and Jacques Rivette[63].