Marais, Jean, 1913-1998
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Sources of Information
- Jean Marais, c1984.
- LC data base, 7/17/85
- Washington Post, Nov. 11, 1998:
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Wikipedia description:
Jean-Alfred Villain-Marais (11 December 1913 – 8 November 1998), known professionally as Jean Marais (French: [ʒɑ̃ maʁɛ]), was a French actor, film director, theatre director, painter, sculptor, visual artist, writer and photographer. He performed in over 100 films and was the lover, muse and friend of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau. In 1996, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor for his contributions to French cinema.
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