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Jacques Becker

Biography

Jacques Becker

Director Writer Actor

Born
September 15, 1906
Age at death
53 years old
Place of birth
Paris, France
Years active
1929 – 1960
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37

Credits

22

Movies

0

TV series

32

Years active

7.2

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Jacques Becker

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Career timeline

  1. 1906 · Born

    Born in Paris, France

  2. 1929 · Screen debut

    Le Bled (Movie)

  3. 1935 · Writing debut

    Pitiless Gendarme (Movie)

  4. 1937 · Breakthrough

    Grand Illusion (Movie)

  5. 1960 · Latest release

    Le Trou (Movie)

  6. 1960 · Died

    February 21, 1960

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Drama11
  • Comedy11
  • Romance7
  • Crime5
  • History3
  • Mystery2
Highest-rated title Le Trou 1960 8.2 Most popular title Grand Illusion 1937 7.9

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Jacques Becker in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. 1957 The Adventures of Arsène Lupin as The crown prince Movie
  2. 1946 A Day in the Country as Seminarian (uncredited) Movie
  3. 1937 Grand Illusion as British Officer (uncredited) Movie
  4. 1936 Life Is Ours as Le jeune chômeur Movie
  5. 1935 Pitiless Gendarme as Un Saint-Cyrien Movie
  6. 1933 Chotard and Co. as Un invité au bal costumé (uncredited) Movie
  7. 1932 Boudu Saved from Drowning as Le Poète (uncredited) Movie
  8. 1929 Le Bled as Un ouvrier agricole Movie
  1. 1960 Le Trou Movie
  2. 1958 The Lovers of Montparnasse Movie
  3. 1957 The Adventures of Arsène Lupin Movie
  4. 1954 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Movie
  5. 1954 Touchez Pas au Grisbi Movie
  6. 1953 Rue de l'estrapade Movie
  7. 1952 Casque d'Or Movie
  8. 1951 Edward and Caroline Movie
  9. 1949 Rendezvous in July Movie
  10. 1947 Antoine & Antoinette Movie
  11. 1945 Paris Frills Movie
  12. 1943 It Happened at the Inn Movie
  13. 1942 The Trump Card Movie
  14. 1940 Cristobal's Gold Movie
  15. 1937 The Great Hope Movie
  16. 1936 Life Is Ours Movie
  17. 1935 Pitiless Gendarme Movie
  1. 1960 Le Trou Movie
  2. 1958 The Lovers of Montparnasse Movie
  3. 1954 Touchez Pas au Grisbi Movie
  4. 1952 Casque d'Or Movie
  5. 1935 Pitiless Gendarme Movie
  1. 1957 The Adventures of Arsène Lupin Movie
  2. 1954 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Movie
  3. 1951 Edward and Caroline Movie
  4. 1949 Rendezvous in July Movie
  5. 1947 Antoine & Antoinette Movie
  6. 1945 Paris Frills Movie
  7. 1936 Life Is Ours Movie

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Quick facts

When did Jacques Becker die?

Jacques Becker died on February 21, 1960 at the age of 53.

Where was Jacques Becker born?

Jacques Becker was born in Paris, France.

What was Jacques Becker’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Jacques Becker is Le Bled (1929).

How many movies and series has Jacques Becker made?

Our catalogue lists 22 titles for Jacques Becker: 22 movies and 0 TV series.

What is Jacques Becker’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Le Trou has the highest audience rating, with 8.2/10 on TMDB.

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