Jules Dassin's biography
Jules Dassin is 97 years old film director born at Middletown. He was born on Monday 18th of December 1911. According to year of birth 1911 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 18th of December means he is Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a Fiery sign of Zodiac Belt. These people are highly learned and love to gain knowledge throughout their life.He was married 2 times.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be film director. You can know him also as screenwriter, film producer, actor. He is recently known as theatrical director. He received Cannes Best Director Award Rififi in 1955
Jules Dassin's family
Jules Dassin's ex spouses
Melina Mercouri
Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri have been together since 1966 for 28 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Monday 18th of October 1920 in Athens. His ex spouse died on Sunday 6th of March 1994 in Upper East Side. Melina Mercouri was 83 years old, when this happened.
Béatrice Launer
Jules Dassin and Béatrice Launer have been together since 1933 for 29 years.
He has 1 son and 1 daughter
Jules Dassin's son: Joe Dassin
Jules Dassin's son's name is Joe Dassin. He is known as singer. His son was born on Saturday 5th of November 1938. His son died on Wednesday 20th of August 1980. Joe Dassin was 69 years old, when this happened.
Jules Dassin's daughter: Julie Dassin
Jules Dassin's daughter's name is Julie Dassin. She is known as actor. His daughter was born on Sunday 30th of July 1944 in Los Angeles.
Jules Dassin's schools
We found 1 school He attended. Name of the school: Morris High School.
Jules Dassin's career
His main focus is to be film director.
How did Jules Dassin die
He died on on Monday 31st of March 2008 when he was 97 years old at Athens. Jules Dassins death was caused by complications from flu. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Jules Dassin's Awards
- In 1968, was nominated for two Tony Awards: as Best Director (Musical) and as author of the book of Best Musical nominee "Ilya, Darling," a musical version of his film Never on Sunday (1960).
Jules Dassin's Nominations
- In 1968, was nominated for two Tony Awards: as Best Director (Musical) and as author of the book of Best Musical nominee "Ilya, Darling," a musical version of his film Never on Sunday (1960).
- Directed two actors to Oscar nominations: Melina Mercouri (Best Actress, Never on Sunday (1960)), and Peter Ustinov (Best Supporting Actor, Topkapi (1964)). Ustinov won an Oscar for his performance.
Jules Dassin's quotes
- Louis B. Mayer's arm around your shoulder meant his hand was closer to your throat.
- The tragedy of Hollywood is that for over a quarter of a century it was harried by these two illiterate, vindictive women. - commenting on Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons
- If there is anything I want to be remembered for, it is for fulfilling Melina's dream [the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece]. (from a 1997 interview)
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Jules Dassin's body shape
Lets describe how Jules Dassin looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.