Jean-Jacques Annaud

Director

Birthday October 1, 1943

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace France

Age 81 years old

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About

Cesar Award-winning director of critically acclaimed films Quest for Fire, The Name of the Rose, and Enemy at the Gates.

Before Fame

He directed TV commercials in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Trivia

He spent four years preparing to direct his BAFTA Award-winning film The Name of the Rose, traveling across the globe in search of the perfect actors and locations.

Family Life

He was married to Monique Rossignol from 1970 until 1980 and had one daughter with her.

Associated With

He was barred from entering China following the release of his film Seven Years in Tibet starring Brad Pitt.