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- Actor
- Director
Jean Cocteau was one of the most multi-talented artists of the 20th century. In addition to being a director, he was a poet, novelist, painter, playwright, set designer, and actor. He began writing at 10 and was a published poet by age 16. He collaborated with the "Russian Ballet" company of Sergei Diaghilev, and was active in many art movements, but always remained a poet at heart. His films reflect this fact. Cocteau was also a homosexual, and made no attempt to hide it. His favorite actor was his close friend Jean Marais, who appeared in almost every one of his films. Cocteau made about twelve films in his career, all rich with symbolism and surreal imagery. He is now regarded as one of the most important avant-garde directors in cinema.- Director
- Writer
- Animation Department
Sylvain Chomet was born on 10 November 1963 in Maisons-Laffitte, Seine-et-Oise [now Yvelines, Île-de-France], France. He is a director and writer, known for The Triplets of Belleville (2003), The Illusionist (2010) and Paris, I Love You (2006).- Ghislaine Maxwell was born on 25 December 1961 in Maisons-Laffitte, France. She is an actress, known for Hunting Ghislaine, This Week (1956) and ONE ON ONE Series (2014).
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Michaël Cohen was born on 13 December 1970 in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, France. He is an actor and writer, known for It Begins with the End (2010), Them (2006) and The Invitation (2016).- Olivia Brunaux was born on 15 March 1961 in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, France. She is an actress, known for Bitter Moon (1992), Come On (2000) and Billy Ze Kick (1985).
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Born in France in 1872, Charles Prince Seigneur had been a stage comedian for years when he made his first films at Charles Pathé's studio in 1909. He quickly became the one film comedian of the time who could compete with Max Linder in terms of popularity, known as Rigadin in France, Moritz in Germany, Whiffles in England, and Tartufini in Italy. However, whereas Linder remains a relatively well-known name among silent film enthusiasts, Prince appears to have been forgotten since his popularity faded after the first world war. Swedish film historian Rune Walderkrantz pointed out that Prince used less refined methods than Linder, being more of a clown in the traditional manner. Prince kept on performing until his death in 1933, however, appearing mostly in bit parts on film.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Patrick Aurignac was born on 13 January 1965 in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, France. He was an actor and director, known for Mémoires d'un jeune con (1996), Six Days, Six Nights (1994) and Sale comme un ange (1991). He died on 17 May 1997 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne, France.- Editor
- Writer
- Director
Marc Salmon was born on 24 January 1962 in Maisons-Laffitte, Seine-et-Oise [now Yvelines], Île-de-France, France. He is an editor and writer, known for La culotte d'une zouave (1997), Nadine (1994) and Ménage de printemps (1995).- Actor
- Stunts
Frédéric Deltour was born on 30 March 1982 in Maisons-Laffitte, Seine, Île-de-France, France. He is an actor, known for Arsène Lupin (2004), The Tiger Brigades (2006) and 20h10 pétantes (2003).- Visual Effects
Olivier Gadal was born on 19 December 1977 in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, France. Olivier is known for Wasabi (2001), Kiss of the Dragon (2001) and Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Christiane Jaquier was born on 2 August 1922 in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, France. She was an actress, known for Soyez les bienvenus (1952), Blow up: Le web magazine cinéma d'Arte (2010) and Trente-Six Chansons (1956). She was married to Roger Lanzac. She died on 25 May 1982 in Spéracèdes, Alpes-Maritimes, France.- Stunts
- Actor
- Music Department
Patrick Oliver was born on 4 January 1967 in Maisons-Laffitte, Seine-et-Oise [now Yvelines], France. He is an actor, known for Unleashed (2005), Battlefield Earth (2000) and Steal (2002).- Lina Roxa was born on 24 September 1902 in Maisons-Laffitte, Seine-et-Oise [now Yvelines], France. She was an actress, known for La mort d'un touriste (1975), Bel amour (1951) and Du sang sous le chapiteau (1957). She died on 30 November 1995 in Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise, France.
- Actress
- Production Manager
- Producer
Born in Maisons-Laffitte on 5-5-1920, Andrée Debar grew up in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg where she graduated from high school. Living in this tiny but bilingual country and having an English grandmother gave Andrée a definite advantage : being able to speak fluent French, German and English, to which she later added Italian by dint of working for Roman studios. Still in Luxembourg, feeling the urge to become an actress, she attended the Conservatory of Music and Comedy. Once in Paris, where she settled down after completing her studies, she continued on the same track, studying drama with Marcelle Géniat until 1949 when, thanks to Jean Cocteau, she was given the opportunity to be part a prestigious tour in Egypt. Cinema noticed her even before, and she made her debut as of 1940 in a short and as of 1946 in the feature film in two parts They Are Not Angels (1947). Her figure, willowy and elegant, was an asset but might not have been enough to make her stand out in the crowd of all those starlets wishing to make a plash in the movies. What attracted the producers, directors and talent scouts was her unusual - almost masculine - look. As a matter of fact she was at her best when the strange mix of femininity and masculinity in her were exploited to their full potential. She is fascinating in two films by the director who best captured her physical ambiguity, 'Jacqueline Audry' in La garçonne (1957) and Le secret du Chevalier d'Éon (1959). What a pity André Debar decided to quit acting after the latter film. She could have done more troubling things during the bolder 1960s and 1970s. But Andrée Debar turned to film production instead - until 1977. And after this date, she gave a final farewell to cinema, preferring to open an antique shop with her old friend Sophie Desmarets as her partner. When she died of Alzheimer's disease in 1999, Andrée Debar and her androgynous beauty were totally forgotten. She deserved better.- Director
- Writer
- Location Management
Lewis Fleury was born on 27 September 1997 in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, France. He is a director and writer, known for Apparentés (2018), Gouttes (2019) and Sans Maître (2018).- Visual Effects
- Animation Department
- Director
William Eguienta was born on 11 April 1986 in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, France. He is a director, known for It's About Time (2016), Le Persona (2015) and D Dopa.- Visual Effects
- Editorial Department
François-Xavier Clément was born on 15 August 1977 in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, France. François-Xavier is known for Elle(s) (2008), Joséphine, ange gardien (1997) and Hard (2008).- Coralie Lassource was born on 1 September 1992 in Maisons-Laffitte, France.
- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Actor
Laurent Turlure was born on 30 June 1965 in Maisons-Laffitte, Seine-et-Oise [now Yvelines], France. He is a production designer and art director, known for The Weeknd: False Alarm (2016), Unnatural (2015) and The Big Talent Bee (2008).