Jean Delannoy
French actor, director, and screenwriter
Active in the film industry for over four decades, this creative contributed to various facets of cinema as an actor, director, and screenwriter. The career began in the late 1920s with performances in silent films. Later, transitioned into directing, gaining prominence in the 1940s with films like 'Le Voyageur de Bangkok' and 'La Symphonie Pastorale', which received critical acclaim. The work included collaborating with notable actors and exploring various genres. This individual also contributed to the evolution of French cinema during the post-war period, continuing to create influential work into the 1970s.
Directed 'La Symphonie Pastorale'
Acted in 'Le Voyageur de Bangkok'
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