Louis Jouvet

French actor (1887-1951)
Person human Q60801
Louis Jouvet
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Louis Jouvet

Summary

Louis Jouvet is a human[1]. He was born in Crozon[2]. He was born on December 24, 1887[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 16, 1951[5]. He worked as an actor[6], theatrical director[7], teacher[8], theatre manager[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (988 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Louis Jouvet's place of birth was Crozon[2].
  • Louis Jouvet died in Paris[4].
  • Louis Jouvet was born on December 24, 1887[3].
  • Louis Jouvet died on August 16, 1951[5].
  • Louis Jouvet is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[12].
  • Among Louis Jouvet's spouses was Madeleine Ozeray[13].
  • Louis Jouvet held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Louis Jouvet's native language[15].
  • Louis Jouvet worked as an actor[6].
  • Louis Jouvet worked as a theatrical director[7].
  • Louis Jouvet worked as a teacher[8].
  • Louis Jouvet worked as a theatre manager[9].
  • Louis Jouvet worked as a film director[10].
  • A notable student of Louis Jouvet was Christian Casadesus[16].
  • A notable student of Louis Jouvet was Jean Meyer[17].
  • Louis Jouvet was a member of Q2940550[18].
  • Louis Jouvet is recorded as male[19].
  • Louis Jouvet's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Louis Jouvet's Commons category is recorded as Louis Jouvet[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Louis Jouvet was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Louis Jouvet's family name is recorded as Jouvet[24].
  • Louis Jouvet's given name is recorded as Louis[25].
  • Louis Jouvet studied under Louis Leloir[26].
  • Louis Jouvet's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis Jouvet's place of birth was Crozon[2]. He was born on December 24, 1887[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Louis Jouvet studied under Louis Leloir[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], theatrical director[7], teacher[8], theatre manager[9], and film director[10]. Notable students include Christian Casadesus[16], a stage actor[28], 1912–2014[29], of France[30] and Jean Meyer[17], a film director[31], 1914–2003[32], of France[33], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[34], specialised in acting[35].

Personal Life

Louis Jouvet was married to Madeleine Ozeray[13].

Death and Burial

Louis Jouvet died on August 16, 1951[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Louis Jouvet include Théâtre de l'Athénée[36], a theatre building[37], in France[38], founded in 1894[39].

Why It Matters

Louis Jouvet ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (988 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Théâtre de l'Athénée[36], a theatre building[37], in France[38], founded in 1894[39].

FAQs

Where was Louis Jouvet born?

Louis Jouvet's place of birth was Crozon[2].

Where did Louis Jouvet die?

Louis Jouvet passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Louis Jouvet married to?

Louis Jouvet's spouses include Madeleine Ozeray[13].

What did Louis Jouvet do for work?

Louis Jouvet worked as actor[6], theatrical director[7], teacher[8], theatre manager[9], and film director[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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