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Born on April 8, 1932, Jean-Paul Rappeneau was from Auxerre, Yonne, France. Jean-Paul Rappeneau was a film director and screenwriter. Death is recorded on September 1, 2026, at the age of 94. Recorded honors include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Louis Delluc Prize (1965), National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1990) and 5 more. The listed height was 180 cm.
My Take
What I admire about Rappeneau is his refusal to chase volume. He let years pass between films, then delivered something carved and complete, like the 1990 Cyrano de Bergerac that swept the Cesars for both film and direction. Adapting a verse-heavy classic into cinema that breathes is no small feat, and France rewarded him with its highest cultural honors for good reason. Born in 1932 in Auxerre and gone in September 2026 at 94, he strikes me as a craftsman who trusted his own sense of rhythm and elegance over fashion. I find that kind of disciplined, unhurried artistry genuinely rare and worth celebrating.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean-Paul Rappeneau
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン＝ポール・ラプノー
- Reading
- じゃん＝ぽーる・らぷのー
- Born
- April 8, 1932 – September 1, 2026
- Origin
- Auxerre, Yonne, France
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 1965 Louis Delluc Prize
- 1990 National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film
- 1991 César Award for Best Film
- 1991 César Award for Best Director
- 1995 César des Césars
- Jean-Le-Duc award
- 1996 Officer of the National Order of Merit
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Cyrano de Bergerac |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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-Paul Rappeneau born?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau was born on April 8, 1932.
When did Jean-Paul Rappeneau die?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau died on September 1, 2026, aged 94.
Where was Jean-Paul Rappeneau from?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau was from Auxerre, Yonne, France.
What did Jean-Paul Rappeneau do?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau worked as film director, screenwriter, director.
How tall was Jean-Paul Rappeneau?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau was 180 cm tall.
What was Jean-Paul Rappeneau known for?
Jean-Paul Rappeneau's notable works include Cyrano de Bergerac.
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