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Jean-Louis Barrault was a theatre director, mime artist and film director, born on September 8, 1910 in Le Vésinet, Yvelines, France. Jean-Louis Barrault died on January 22, 1994, aged 83. Credited works include Bizarre, Bizarre, Children of Paradise and L'enjeu de l'acteur (Hervé).
My Take
Jean-Louis Barrault is one of those figures I think deserves far more recognition outside France. His turn in Children of Paradise alone would secure his place in film history, but what impresses me more is his range across acting, directing and mime on both screen and stage. The mime work in particular speaks to a rare discipline, telling whole stories with the body. To me he embodies a kind of total theatre artist that feels almost extinct now. Living from 1910 to 1994, he bridged eras of French performance, and I suspect his stage legacy quietly outweighs even his celebrated film roles.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean-Louis Barrault
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン＝ルイ・バロー
- Reading
- じゃん＝るい・ばろー
- Born
- September 8, 1910 – January 22, 1994
- Origin
- Le Vésinet, Yvelines, France
- Occupation
- actor / theatre director / mime artist / film director / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Bizarre, Bizarre |
| Notable work | Children of Paradise |
| Notable work | L'enjeu de l'acteur (Hervé) |
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jean-Louis Barrault born?
Born September 8, 1910.
When did Jean-Louis Barrault die?
Died January 22, 1994, aged 83.
Where was Jean-Louis Barrault from?
Jean-Louis Barrault was from Le Vésinet, Yvelines, France.
What did Jean-Louis Barrault do?
Jean-Louis Barrault worked as actor, theatre director, mime artist, film director, stage actor.
What was Jean-Louis Barrault known for?
Notable works include Bizarre, Bizarre, Children of Paradise, L'enjeu de l'acteur (Hervé).
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