JR
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 22, 1983 in Paris, France
- Active Years
- 1968–2026 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 31 credits in database
Biography
JR is a male French photographer, artist, and director born in Paris, France, on February 1983. Also known by the names Jean René and 제이알, his known credits total 21. Describing himself as a photograffeur, he flyposts large black-and-white photographic images in public locations in a manner similar to the appropriation of the built environment by graffiti artists. Information regarding his personal info, media, fandom, shared content, and similar shows on Apple TV can be found through The Movie Database, where he maintains a content score of 100.
Career overview
JR is a French photographer, artist, and director who describes himself as a photograffeur. Known for flyposting large black-and-white photographic images in public locations, his artistic style is similar to the appropriation of the built environment by graffiti artists.
Born in Paris, France on February 22, 1983, JR identifies as male and is also known by the names Jean René and 제이알. His professional profile includes known credits in directing across his career in film and television.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- La Caverne du Pont-Neuf (2026) as Himself
- An Urban Allegory (2024) Director
- An Urban Allegory (2024) Writer
- Dans la lumière - Au cœur de la création du spectacle signé JR, Damien Jalet et Thomas Bangalter (2024) as Self
- Dans la lumière - Au cœur de la création du spectacle signé JR, Damien Jalet et Thomas Bangalter (2024) Author
- Tehachapi (2024) as Self
- Tehachapi (2024) Director
- CHIROPTERA (2023) Set Designer
- The Past Goes Fast (2022) as Self
- The Past Goes Fast (2022) Director
- Paper & Glue (2021) as Self
- Paper & Glue (2021) Director
- Tehachapi (2021) Director
- Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A (2021) as Self
- Omelia Contadina (2020) Director
- Varda by Agnès (2019) as Self
- #JR (2018) as Self
- Chance Is the Best Assistant (2018) as Self
- Faces Places (2017) as Self
- Faces Places (2017) Director
- Faces Places (2017) Writer
- Fame (2017)
- The Clichy-Montfermeil Chronicles (2017) Director
- Ellis (2015) Director
- Les Bosquets (2015) Director
- Les Bosquets (2015) Writer
- Les Bosquets (2015) Producer
- Women Are Heroes (2011) Director
- Women Are Heroes (2011) Writer
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- Leica – A Century of Vision as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is JR best known for?
JR is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including La Caverne du Pont-Neuf (2026), Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A (2021), M*A*S*H (1970).
When and where was JR born?
JR was born on February 22, 1983 in Paris, France.
How many credits does JR have?
JR has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2026.
What is JR's background in cinema and television?
JR is a male French photographer, artist, and director born in Paris, France, on February 1983. Also known by the names Jean René and 제이알, his known credits total 21. Describing himself as a photograffeur, he flyposts large black-and-white photographic images in public locations in a manner similar to the appropriation...
JR by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A (2021) as Self — aged about 38
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self — aged about 14
- La Caverne du Pont-Neuf (2026) as Himself — aged about 43
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