Louis Malle - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 30, 1932 |
|---|---|
| Died | November 23, 1995 (age 63) |
| Birthplace | Thumeries, Nord, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Louis Malle's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | French film director known for influential films such as 'Elevator to the Gallows', 'Au revoir les enfants', and 'My Dinner with Andre'. |
Intro
Louis Malle was a highly regarded French film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his wide-ranging and innovative contributions to cinema, both in France and internationally. Over a career spanning several decades, he created influential works in a variety of genres, and received numerous awards and critical acclaim.
Early Life & Background
Louis Malle was born into a wealthy industrialist family in Thumeries, Nord, France. He studied political science at Sciences Po before entering film school at IDHEC in Paris, where he began his career as an assistant to Jacques-Yves Cousteau on the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Silent World.'
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Elevator to the Gallows' (1958), considered a landmark film in the French New Wave movement.
- Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for 'The Silent World' (1956) as co-director with Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
- Directed 'Au revoir les enfants' (1987), winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and nominated for two Academy Awards.
- Directed the acclaimed English-language film 'My Dinner with Andre' (1981).
- Received multiple BAFTA and César Awards, as well as Academy Award nominations.
Trivia
- Was married to actress Candice Bergen from 1980 until his death in 1995.
- He worked across both French and American film industries, making a significant impact in both.
- His film 'Lacombe, Lucien' (1974) provoked controversy in France for its portrayal of French collaboration during World War II.
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Louis Malle was born the 30 October 1932.
Thumeries, Nord, France.
On His Birth-Day
About October 30th, 1932, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 30, 1932, British hunger marchers clashed with police. The protests were part of a series of demonstrations by unemployed workers during the Great Depression, demanding government assistance and jobs.
- Day of the week: October 30th, 1932 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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