Jean Genet was born on December 19, 1910[1], in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on April 14, 1986[3], in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], poet[7], film director[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,217 views/month, #6,639 of 1,000,298).[10]
Things named for Jean Genet include The Jean Genie[44], a musical work/composition[45].
Why It Matters
Jean Genet has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Olivier Py[48], an actor[49], b. 1965[50], of France[51], awarded the Officer of the National Order of Merit[52], specialised in theatre art[53].
Works attributed to him include The Maids[54], a literary work[55]; Our Lady of the Flowers[56], a literary work[57], founded in 1943[58]; The Thief's Journal[59], a literary work[60]; Querelle of Brest[61], a written work[62]; The Balcony[63], a literary work[64], founded in 1956[65]; and The Blacks[66], a literary work[67]. Entities named for him include The Jean Genie[44], a musical work/composition[45].
FAQs
Where was Jean Genet born?
Jean Genet was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Jean Genet die?
Jean Genet passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Jean Genet do for work?
Jean Genet worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], poet[7], film director[8], and screenwriter[9].
What awards did Jean Genet receive?
Honors received include Grand prix national des Lettres[32], star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[33], and Pleiades Prize[34].
Who did Jean Genet influence?
Jean Genet has been cited as an influence by Olivier Py[48].
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