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French
Spouse
Mila Parély (1942-1944)
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < French < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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Jean Marais: French actor and theatre director (1913-1998).
Born (died at age 84).
Jean Marais has 50 credits in our database.
The name Jean means god is gracious.
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Filmography (50)
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Biography
Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais (11 December 1913 – 8 November 1998), known professionally as Jean Marais (French: [ʒɑ̃ maʁɛ]), was a French actor, theatre director, painter, sculptor, visual artist, writer and photographer. In 1937, Marais became the lover of acclaimed poet, playwright and film director Jean Cocteau, who considered him his muse and directed him in multiple plays and films, notably Beauty and the Beast (1946). Following their relationship, Marais and Cocteau remained close friends and Marais later endeavored to keep Cocteau's legacy alive. During the post-war period, Marais was one France's major film stars and performed in various successful swashbuckler films In 1996, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor for his contributions to French cinema.
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How old was Jean Marais?
Jean Marais was born on and passed away on at the age of 84.
What movies or shows has Jean Marais been in?
Jean Marais has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Beauty and the Beast (2014), Luchino Visconti (2002), Les Misérables (1995), Les Enfants du naufrageur (1992), Lien de parenté (1986).
Where can I find more information about Jean Marais?
You can find more about Jean Marais on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
