Jules Dassin
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Summary
Jules Dassin was born on December 18, 1911[1], in Middletown[2]. He died on March 31, 2008[3], in Marousi[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,184 views/month, #6,958 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: First Cemetery of Athens[11]
- Spouse: Melina Mercouri[12], Béatrice Launer[13]
- Child: Joe Dassin[14], Julie Dassin[15], Richelle Dassin[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17], France[18], Greece[19]
- Native language: English[20]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[21]
- Occupation: director[22], film actor[23]
- Educated at: Morris High School[24], Camp Kinderland[25]
- Award received: Cannes Best Director Award[26]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: film noir[29]
- Commons category: Jules Dassin[30]
- Cause of death: influenza[31]
- Family name: Dassin[32]
- Given name: Jules[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jules Dassin[34]
- Relative: Julien Dassin[35], Jonathan Dassin[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[38], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[39], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41], English[42], Modern Greek[43]
- Birth name: Julius Dassin[44]
- Name in native language: Jules Dassin[45]
- Start of work period: 1934[46]
- End of work period: 1980[47]
Why It Matters
Jules Dassin has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Jules Dassin born?
Jules Dassin's place of birth was Middletown[2].
Where did Jules Dassin die?
Jules Dassin passed away in Marousi[4].
Who was Jules Dassin married to?
Jules Dassin's spouses include Melina Mercouri[12] and Béatrice Launer[13].
What did Jules Dassin do for work?
Jules Dassin worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], actor[8], and theatrical director[9].
Where did Jules Dassin go to school?
Jules Dassin was educated at Morris High School[24] and Camp Kinderland[25].
What awards did Jules Dassin receive?
Honors received include Cannes Best Director Award[26].