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Director
Occupations
Film producer, Film actor, Screenwriter, Film director, Director
Birthday
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Died
Nationality
Citizenship
France
Languages
French
Spouse
Marie-Hélène Breillat (1972-1981)
Children
1 child: Benjamin Molinaro
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
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Édouard Molinaro is known for directing.
Born in Bordeaux, Gironde, France (died at age 85).
2 awards including Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Édouard Molinaro has 33 credits in our database.
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Filmography (33)
AWARDS (2)
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Knight of the Legion of Honour
1996
WON
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René Clair Award
1996
WON
Biography
He was born in Bordeaux, Gironde.
He is best known for his comedies with Louis de Funès (Oscar, etc.), My Uncle Benjamin (with Jacques Brel and Claude Jade), Dracula and Son (with Christopher Lee), and the Academy Award-nominated La Cage aux Folles (with Michel Serrault and Ugo Tognazzi). Molinaro was active as a director until a few years before his death, although he had almost exclusively been producing works for television.[2]
In 1996, his cinematic work was awarded the René Clair Award, a prize given by the Académie française for excellent film work.
Molinaro died of a respiratory insufficiency in 2013. He was 85.
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How old was Édouard Molinaro?
Édouard Molinaro was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
Where was Édouard Molinaro born?
Édouard Molinaro was born in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.
What movies or shows has Édouard Molinaro been in?
Édouard Molinaro has 33 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Birdcage (1996), The Supper (1992), Bad Ronald (1992), Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator (1988), Palace (1985).
What is Édouard Molinaro known for?
Édouard Molinaro is primarily known as a director. He was born in Bordeaux, Gironde. He is best known for his comedies with Louis de Funès (Oscar, etc.), My Uncle Benjamin (with Jacques Brel…
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