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Jean-Pierre Aumont

Jean-Pierre Aumont (born Jean-Pierre Philippe Salomons; 5 January 1911 – 30 January 2001) was a French film and theatre actor. He was a matinée idol and a leading man during the 1930s, but his burgeoning career was interrupted by the Second World War. He served in the Free French Forces, and receiving both the Légion d'Honneur and the Croix de Guerre for his actions.

Also recorded as Jean-Pierre Philippe Salomons

Jean-Pierre Aumont

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Name
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Birth Name
Jean-Pierre Philippe Salomons
Born
5 January 1911
Birthplace
Paris, France
Died
30 January 2001
Place of death
Gassin, France
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
France.
Fields
drama, film and film screenwriting.
Education
Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique and Cours Simon.
Honours
Officer of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and Honorary César.
Languages
French.

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Jean-Pierre Aumont (born Jean-Pierre Philippe Salomons; 5 January 1911 – 30 January 2001) was a French film and theatre actor. He was a matinée idol and a leading man during the 1930s, but his burgeoning career was interrupted by the Second World War. He served in the Free French Forces, and receiving both the Légion d'Honneur and the Croix de Guerre for his actions.

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Jean-Pierre Aumont (1911–2001) was an actor, film actor and playwright, among other activities, of French nationality. The actor was born in Paris and died in Saint-Tropez.

Jean-Pierre Aumont was educated at Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique and Cours Simon. Activity centred on drama, film and film screenwriting.

Languages used include French. Honours include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Croix de guerre 1939–1945 and Honorary César, among others.

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