Xavier Beauvois
French actor, director of 'Of Gods and Men'
An actor, director, and screenwriter born in France. Gained recognition for directing the film 'Of Gods and Men', which received critical acclaim and numerous awards. Established a career in French cinema with various roles and directorial projects. Exhibited talent both on-screen and behind the camera, exploring themes of faith and morality in storytelling.
Directed 'Of Gods and Men', awarded at Cannes
Acted in 'The Ministers' and 'The Innocents'
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Playwright of A Doll's House
Born
March 20th, 1828 198 years ago
Died
May 23rd, 1906 120 years ago — 78 years old
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Television director and producer of 'The Golden Girls'
Born
March 20th, 1943 83 years ago
Died
2018 8 years ago — 75 years old
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German theologian and scholar
Born
March 20th, 1477 549 years ago
Died
November 8th, 1527 498 years ago — 50 years old
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Mathematician and academic known for probability theory
Born
March 20th, 1921 105 years ago
Died
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American rock singer of Linkin Park
Born
March 20th, 1976 50 years ago
Died
July 20th, 2017 8 years ago — 41 years old
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American author of children's books
Born
March 20th, 1937 89 years ago
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