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Jacques Prévert
Writing Born Feb 4, 1900 Died Apr 11, 1977 Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France 77 credits
Biography
Jacques Prévert works in writing. Born February 4, 1900 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France. Died April 11, 1977. Archytele tracks 77 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Café da Manhã · Writer
Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort
Two Snails Set Off · Original Story
So Many Forests · Poem
S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-là
Bulles de Vian
Les Enfants du Paradis · Scenario Writer
Arletty, Lady Paname
Escargots · Writer
Drôle d'oiseau
Musique muette : Joan Miro
The King and the Mockingbird · ScreenplayThe King and the Mockingbird · Dialogue
Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma
Breakfast · Original Concept
The World at a Glance · Writer
The Dog Who Loved Music · Writer
The Diamond · WriterThe Diamond · Lyricist
The Ferryman's House · Writer
Pour le plaisirLittle Claus and Big Claus · AdaptationLittle Claus and Big Claus · DialogueLittle Claus and Big Claus · StoryLittle Claus and Big Claus · Screenplay
The Small TentThe Small Tent · Writer
Famous Love Affairs · Adaptation
Paris la belleParis la belle · WriterDream of the Wild Horses
Discorama
Paris mange son pain · Lyricist
The Seine Meets Paris · WriterLa Faim du monde · Writer
The Hunchback of Notre Dame · Screenplay
The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird · ScreenplayThe Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird · DialogueThe Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird · Songs
Bim, the Little DonkeyBim, the Little Donkey · ScreenplayFanfares of Love · Original Film Writer
Life Begins TomorrowLost Souvenirs · Scenario Writer
The Lovers of Verona · Dialogue
Full Filmography
77 titles- Café da Manhã (2022) Writer
- Boris Vian, un cœur qui battait trop fort (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Two Snails Set Off (2017) Original Story
- So Many Forests (2014) Poem
- S'il n'en reste qu'un, nous serons ces deux-là (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Bulles de Vian (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Les Enfants du Paradis (2008) Scenario Writer
- Arletty, Lady Paname (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Escargots (2006) Writer
- Drôle d'oiseau (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Musique muette : Joan Miro (1983)
- The King and the Mockingbird (1980) Screenplay
- The King and the Mockingbird (1980) Dialogue
- Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma (1978) as Self (archive footage)
- Breakfast (1976) Original Concept
- The World at a Glance (1975) Writer
- The Dog Who Loved Music (1973) Writer
- The Diamond (1970) Writer
- The Diamond (1970) Lyricist
- The Ferryman's House (1966) Writer
- Pour le plaisir (1964) as Self
- Little Claus and Big Claus (1964) Adaptation
- Little Claus and Big Claus (1964) Dialogue
- Little Claus and Big Claus (1964) Story
- Little Claus and Big Claus (1964) Screenplay
- The Small Tent (1963) as Narrator
- The Small Tent (1963) Writer
- Famous Love Affairs (1961) Adaptation
- Paris la belle (1960) as (voice)
- Paris la belle (1960) Writer
- Dream of the Wild Horses (1960) as Voice
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- Paris mange son pain (1958) Lyricist
- The Seine Meets Paris (1957) Writer
- La Faim du monde (1957) Writer
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956) Screenplay
- The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird (1953) Screenplay
- The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird (1953) Dialogue
- The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird (1953) Songs
- Bim, the Little Donkey (1951) as Narrator (voice)
- Bim, the Little Donkey (1951) Screenplay
- Fanfares of Love (1951) Original Film Writer
- Life Begins Tomorrow (1950) as Self (uncredited)
- Lost Souvenirs (1950) Scenario Writer
- The Lovers of Verona (1949) Dialogue
- Mystery Tour (1947) Writer
- The Little Soldier (1947) Storyboard
- The Little Soldier (1947) Writer
- Noah's Ark (1947) Writer
- Gates of the Night (1946) Screenplay
- Children of Paradise (1945) Screenplay
- The Bellman (1945) Dialogue
- The Bellman (1945) Writer
- Summer Light (1943) Writer
- Adieu Léonard (1943) Screenplay
- The Devil's Envoys (1942) Screenplay
- Stormy Waters (1941) Dialogue
- Stormy Waters (1941) Scenario Writer
- Daybreak (1939) Writer
- The Mysterious Mr. Davis (1939) Writer
- Port of Shadows (1938) Screenplay
- Boys' School (1938) Writer
- Bizarre, Bizarre (1937) Screenplay
- The Crime of Monsieur Lange (1936) Adaptation
- The Crime of Monsieur Lange (1936) Dialogue
- Jenny (1936) Screenplay
- L'Atalante (1934) as Passenger at Railway Station (uncredited)
- The Free Trade Hotel (1934) Story
- Si j'étais le patron (1934) Writer
- Ciboulette (1933) as The Donkey
- Prices and Profits, the Potato (1932)
- Ténérife (1932) Writer
- It's in the Bag (1932) as Le flûtiste (uncredited)
- It's in the Bag (1932) Screenplay
- L'Âge d'or (1930) as Passer-by in the Street (uncredited)
- Souvenir de Paris (1928)
- Souvenir de Paris (1928) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jacques Prévert best known for?
Jacques Prévert is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The King and the Mockingbird (1980), The King and the Mockingbird (1980), The Dog Who Loved Music (1973), Famous Love Affairs (1961).
When and where was Jacques Prévert born?
Jacques Prévert was born on February 4, 1900 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], France. They passed away on April 11, 1977.
How many credits does Jacques Prévert have?
Jacques Prévert has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 2022.
What is Jacques Prévert's background in cinema and television?
Jacques Prévert was a French poet and screenwriter. His poems became and remain popular in the French-speaking world, particularly in schools. His best-regarded films formed part of the poetic realist movement, and include Les Enfants du Paradis (1945).
Jacques Prévert by the numbers
77credits
74films
3TV series
1928–2022active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- L'Atalante (1934) as Passenger at Railway Station (uncredited) — aged about 34
- L'Âge d'or (1930) as Passer-by in the Street (uncredited) — aged about 30
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