Jean-François Davy
Jean-François Davy (3 May 1945 – 2 May 2025) was a French film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. He directed the 1978 film Surprise Sock, which starred Anna Karina. Davy died on 2 May 2025, one day before his 80th birthday.
Jean-François Davy
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- Name
- Jean-François Davy
- Born
- 3 May 1945
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Died
- 2 May 2025
- Occupation
- Film producer, film director, screenwriter, actor
- Full name
- Jean-François Henri Marcel Davy.
- Nationality
- France.
- Education
- Lycée Henri-IV.
- Known for
- Le Seuil du vide, Exhibition and Ça va faire mal.
- Languages
- French.
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Jean-François Davy (3 May 1945 – 2 May 2025) was a French film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. He directed the 1978 film Surprise Sock, which starred Anna Karina. Davy died on 2 May 2025, one day before his 80th birthday.
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• Name — Jean-François Davy • Born — 3 May 1945 • Birthplace — Paris, France • Died — 2 May 2025 • Occupation — Film producer, film director, screenwriter, actor • Years Active — 1966–2025
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• Bananes mécaniques (1973) • Surprise Sock (1978)
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1945
Jean-François Davy born at 13th arrondissement of Paris.
2025
Jean-François Davy died at 2nd arrondissement of Paris.
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Jean-François Davy is recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as film producer, actor, screenwriter and director.
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