Maurice Druon
Biography
Maurice Druon was a French novelist and member of the Académie française born in Paris on April 23, 1918. Known for his writing, he held 17 known credits throughout his career. Druon served as the Perpetual Secretary of the Académie française from 1985 until 1999. In addition to his literary work, he served as the French Minister of Culture between 1973 and 1974. His full name was Maurice Samuel Roger Charles Druon, and he was also known as Maurice de Reyniac Druon. He was the son of Lazare Kessel and was later adopted by the lawyer René Druon. Maurice Druon died in Paris on April 14, 2009, at the age of 90.
Career overview
Maurice Druon was a French novelist and a member of the Académie française. Born in Paris on April 23, 1918, he was educated at the lycée Michelet de Vanves. Throughout his professional life, he held significant positions within French cultural and political institutions. He served as the Perpetual Secretary of the Académie française from 1985 to 1999. In addition to his literary career, he served as the French Minister of Culture between 1973 and 1974.
His personal history includes his upbringing in La Croix-Saint-Leufroy in Normandy. He was the son of Lazare Kessel and later took the name of his adoptive father, the lawyer René Druon. He was the nephew of the writer Joseph Kessel, with whom he translated the Chant des Partisans, a French Resistance anthem of World War II. Druon died in Paris on April 14, 2009, at the age of 90. His full name is recorded as Maurice Samuel Roger Charles Druon, and he is also known as Maurice de Reyniac Druon. His professional contributions are recognized through 17 known credits in the field of writing.
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22 titles- Le parcours d'un roi - Le Maroc de Mohammed VI (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Accursed Kings (2005) Original Story
- The Accursed Kings (2005) Creator
- Traitor or Patriot (2000) Music
- Tistou the Green Thumb (1990) Writer
- Tistou the Green Thumb (1990) Creator
- Les Grandes Familles (1989) Novel
- Les Grandes Familles (1989) Screenplay
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
- A Matter of Time (1976) Novel
- Le Petit Rapporteur (1975) as Self
- The Accursed Kings (1972) Novel
- The Accursed Kings (1972) Adaptation
- The Accursed Kings (1972) Creator
- France, Song (1969) as Himself
- Cestující (1963) Theatre Play
- Five Miles to Midnight (1962) Dialogue
- The Baron of the Locks (1960) Writer
- The Possessors (1958) Novel
- Vertigine d'amore (1948) Screenplay
- The Iron King Novel
- Rois maudits Book
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What movies or TV shows is Maurice Druon best known for?
Maurice Druon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Matewan (1987), A Matter of Time (1976), Le Petit Rapporteur (1975), The Accursed Kings (1972).
When and where was Maurice Druon born?
Maurice Druon was born on April 23, 1918 in Paris, France. They passed away on April 14, 2009.
How many credits does Maurice Druon have?
Maurice Druon has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2024.
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Maurice Druon was a French novelist and member of the Académie française born in Paris on April 23, 1918. Known for his writing, he held 17 known credits throughout his career. Druon served as the Perpetual Secretary of the Académie française from 1985 until 1999. In addition to his literary work, he served as the Fren...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self — aged about 58
- Le Petit Rapporteur (1975) as Self — aged about 57
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