Edouard Dermit
Édouard Dermit (born Antoine Édouard Dermit; 18 January 1925 – 15 May 1995), was an actor and painter who became the adopted son and lover of the French writer and film director Jean Cocteau.
Edouard Dermit
- Name
- Édouard Dermit
- Born
- 1925
- Died
- May 15, 1995
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Nationality
- France
- Languages
- French
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• Name — Édouard Dermit • Born — 1925 • Died — May 15, 1995 • Occupation — * Actor • Painter • Years Active — 1947 – 1995 • Children — 2 • Partner — Jean Cocteau (1947–1963)
Career
Career
Dermit was initially employed as a chauffeur and gardener in the home where Cocteau lived. Cocteau took interest in Dermit and encouraged his artistic pursuits. When Cocteau died in 1963, Dermit took on the task of completing some of Cocteau's unfinished works. Dermit also managed Cocteau's legacy and oversaw the publication of some of Cocteau's posthumous work.
Personal life
Personal life
Dermit married and had two sons. His children's godparents included Pablo Picasso's wife Jacqueline Picasso, actor Jean Marais, socialite and arts patron Francine Weisweiller, and industrialist Pierre Bergé.
Death
Death
Édouard Dermit died on May 15, 1995.
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Edouard Dermit is recorded with the occupation film actor. Recorded as a citizen of France.
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1925
Edouard Dermit was born on 18 January 1925.
1995
Edouard Dermit died on 15 May 1995.
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Gradisca d'Isonzo.
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Paris.
Death place
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1948 — The Eagle with Two Heads — Dermit — Debut • 1950 — Les Enfants Terribles — Paul • 1950 — Orpheus — Jacques Cégeste • 1952 — La Villa Santo-Sospir — Edouard — Short film • 1960 — The Testament of Orpheus — Jacques Cégeste • 1961 — La farce du chateau — Romano • 1965 — Thomas the Impostor — Captain Roy
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