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Saint-Rome de Cernon, Aveyron, France
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French
Spouse
Dominique Wilms (1957)
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♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < French < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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Jean Gaven is known for acting.
Born in Saint-Rome de Cernon, Aveyron, France (died at age 92).
Jean Gaven has 34 credits in our database.
The name Jean means god is gracious.
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Filmography (34)
Biography
Jean Gaven (16 January 1922 – 5 May 2014) was a French actor. He appeared in more than sixty films between 1945 and 1996.
Born in Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, France on January 16, 1922, Gaven began acting sometime after the end of World War II, amassing a filmography of more than 60 motion pictures during a career spanning more than five decades. Married to the actress Dominique Wilms, he died at the age of 92 in Paris, France, on May 5, 2014.
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Jean Gaven was born on and passed away on at the age of 92.
Where was Jean Gaven born?
Jean Gaven was born in Saint-Rome de Cernon, Aveyron, France.
What movies or shows has Jean Gaven been in?
Jean Gaven has 34 credits in our database. Notable titles include Les Bidochon (1996), Juillet en Septembre (1988), One Deadly Summer (1983), Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978), Bad Starters (1976).
What is Jean Gaven known for?
Jean Gaven is primarily known as an actor. Jean Gaven (16 January 1922 – 5 May 2014) was a French actor. He appeared in more than sixty films between 1945 and 1996. Born…
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