Jean-Marc Vallee

Director

Birthday March 9, 1963

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Montreal, Canada

DEATH DATE Dec 26, 2021 (58)

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About

Initially famous for his multi-Genie Award-nominated film Black List, Vallee went on to direct the Oscar-nominated movies The Young Victoria and Dallas Buyers Club. He directed the first season of the popular series Big Little Lies. Following that, he directed Amy Adams in the series Sharp Objects.

Before Fame

After taking film classes at both the Universite du Quebec and the College Ahuntsic, he wrote and directed award-winning short films titled Les Fleurs Magiques and Les Mots Magiques.

Trivia

His 2005 feature C.R.A.Z.Y. was one of the most critically acclaimed and financially successful films in Quebec's cinematic history. He suffered from a heart attack and passed away at the age of 58.

Family Life

His marriage to Nadia Live resulted in children named Emile and Alex.

Associated With

He directed and edited Wild, a 2014 feature film starring Reese Witherspoon.