
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthday
1931-06-05
Deathday
1990-10-27
Place of Birth
Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France
Jacques Demy
Biography
Jacques Demy (June 5, 1931 – October 27, 1990) was a French director and screenwriter. He appeared in the wake of the French New Wave. His films are well known for their sumptuous look, drawing on Hollywood musicals, fairy tales, jazz, and opera.
Known For

The 400 Blows
as Policeman (uncredited)

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
as Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)

The Beaches of Agnès
as Self (archive footage)

Paris Belongs to Us
as Tied Woman's friend (uncredited)

Jacquot
as Jacques Demy (uncredited)

The Young Girls Turn 25
as Self (archive footage)

Ars
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

The World of Jacques Demy
as Self (archive footage)

Dead Horizons
as Young man