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Languages
English, French, Polish, Russian, Yiddish
Spouses
Lesley Blanch (1944-1961), Jean Seberg (1962-1970), Leïla Chellabi (1978-1980)
Children
1 child: Alexandre Diego Gary
Parents
Arieh-Leïb Kacew, Mina Owczyńska
Residences
Nice, Rue du Bac, Vilnius
Education
Faculté de droit d'Aix-en-Provence, Lycée Masséna, Paris Law Faculty, Paul Cézanne University
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Old French < Latin (Romanus)
Popularity
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Romain Gary: French writer and diplomat (1914–1980).
Born in Vilnius (died at age 66).
8 awards including Colonial Medal.
Romain Gary has 6 credits in our database.
Studied at Faculté de droit d'Aix-en-Provence.
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Filmography (6)
AWARDS (8)
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Colonial Medal
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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Companion of the Liberation
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Croix de guerre 1939–1945
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Biography
Romain Gary, also known by the pen name Émile Ajar, was a Lithuanian-born French novelist, diplomat, film director, and military aviator. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt twice. He is considered a major writer of French literature of the second half of the 20th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Romain Gary?
Romain Gary was born on and passed away on at the age of 66.
Where was Romain Gary born?
Romain Gary was born in Vilnius.
What movies or shows has Romain Gary been in?
Romain Gary has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include Your Ticket Is No Longer Valid (1981), Birds in Peru (1968), The Road to Corinthe (1967), Backfire (1964), The Longest Day (1962).
Where can I find more information about Romain Gary?
You can find more about Romain Gary on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
