Jacques Prevert
Screenwriter

Jacques Prevert Net Worth

Jacques Prevert was a French screenwriter and poet born on February 4, 1900 in France. He was a member of the Rue de Chateau group and is most famous for his 1945 poetic realist film, Les Enfants du Paradis (Children of Paradise). His poetry collections, such as Spectacle, Paroles (Words), and La Pluie et le beau temps (Rain and Good Weather), are well-known and highly regarded.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 4, 1900
Birth Place France
Age 119 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 11, 1977 (age 77)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

About

A French Screenwriter and poet associated with the Rue de Chateau group, he is best known for his 1945 poetic realist film, Les Enfants du Paradis (Children of Paradise). His famous poetry collections include Spectacle, Paroles (Words), and La Pluie et le beau temps (Rain and Good Weather).

Before Fame

He grew up in Paris and worked in a department store before joining the military.

Trivia

His poem, Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves), was one of several of his works that were set to music and performed by Edith Piaf, Joan Baez, Nat King Cole and other renowned vocalists.

Family Life

He was raised in Paris, France. He wed Simone Dienne in 1925.

Associated With

He adapted some of Hans Christian Andersen's stories into animated films.

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