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Daniel Gélin was an actor, screenwriter and director, born on May 19, 1921 in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. Daniel Gélin died on November 29, 2002 at the age of 81. Notable works include Rendezvous in July, Edward and Caroline and The Man Who Knew Too Much.
My Take
Daniel Gélin was a fixture of postwar French cinema, the kind of leading man who anchored a film without grandstanding. He died in 2002, but his run from Rendezvous in July through Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much shows real range, and he later turned up in Life Is a Long Quiet River. I like that he didn't just coast on a handsome face; he wrote and directed too. He was also father to Maria Schneider, which ties him to one of cinema's more painful chapters. A genuine witness to French film's golden decades.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Gélin
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・ジェラン
- Reading
- だにえる・じぇらん
- Born
- May 19, 1921 – November 29, 2002
- Origin
- Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Rendezvous in July |
| Notable work | Edward and Caroline |
| Notable work | The Man Who Knew Too Much |
| Notable work | Life Is a Long Quiet River |
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4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Gélin born?
Born May 19, 1921.
When did Daniel Gélin die?
Died November 29, 2002, aged 81.
Where was Daniel Gélin from?
Daniel Gélin was from Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France.
What did Daniel Gélin do?
Daniel Gélin worked as actor, screenwriter, director.
What was Daniel Gélin known for?
Notable works include Rendezvous in July, Edward and Caroline, The Man Who Knew Too Much.
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