CLAUDE BERRI

(1934 - 2009) 74

DIRECTOR

Wikipedia Profile

French actor, director and producer Claude Berri, an institution in French cinema for more than half a century, died of a stroke Monday in Paris. He was 74. President Nicolas Sarkozy hailed him as "legendary." Full Article (Variety)

AWARDS

Academy Awards (2 nominations, 1 win):

• 1962: Live Action Short Film, Le Poulet (Winner)
• 1979: Picture, Tess (Nominee)

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile