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Jacques Demy

Jacques Demy's biography

Jacques Demy is 59 years old film director born at France. He was born on Friday 5th of June 1931. He is often nicknamed as Jacquot. According to year of birth 1931 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 5th of June means he is Gemini. Gemini is a dual sign of Zodiac Belt. One born with this rising sign is very dual and creative in nature with lots of verbosity. They are the most expressive people as they love talking.

He is native french speaker. He is citizen of France. His primary profession is to be film director. You can know him also as screenwriter, dialogue writer, lyricist, film producer. He is recently known as actor. He received Louis Delluc Prize The Umbrellas of Cherbourg in 1963

Jacques Demy's family

Jacques Demy's ex spouse

Agnès Varda

Jacques Demy and Agnès Varda have been together since 1962 for 28 years. Agnes is known as photographer. His ex spouse was born on Wednesday 30th of May 1928 in Ixelles - Elsene. His ex spouse died on Friday 29th of March 2019 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. Agnès Varda was 88 years old, when this happened.

He has 1 son and 1 daughter

Jacques Demy's son: Mathieu Demy

Jacques Demy's son's name is Mathieu Demy. He is known as actor. His son was born on Sunday 15th of October 1972 in Paris.

Jacques Demy's daughter: Rosalie Varda

Jacques Demy's daughter's name is Rosalie Varda. She is known as costume designer. His daughter was born on Wednesday 28th of May 1958 in Paris.

Jacques Demy's schools

We found 1 school He attended. Name of the school: École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière.

Jacques Demy's career

His main focus is to be film director.

Is Jacques Demy gay ?

He is known to be non-heterosexuality.

How did Jacques Demy die

He died on on Saturday 27th of October 1990 when he was 59 years old. Jacques Demys death was caused by aids. It happend like natural causes.

Awards and competitions

Jacques Demy's Awards

  • He received award for Louis Delluc Prize for work The Umbrellas of Cherbourg in 1963
  • He received award for Palme d'Or for work The Umbrellas of Cherbourg in 1964

Jacques Demy's Nominations

  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score
  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score
  • He was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Film for work Lola in 1963
  • He was nominated for Grammy Award for Song of the Year for work I Will Wait for You in 1965
  • He was nominated for César Award for Best Film for work Une chambre en ville in 1983
  • He was nominated for César Award for Best Director for work Une chambre en ville in 1983

Jacques Demy's body shape

Lets describe how Jacques Demy looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.