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Jean Yanne

Jean Yanne (born Jean Roger Gouyé; 18 July 1933 – 23 May 2003) was a French actor, screenwriter, producer, director and composer. In 1972, he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film We Won't Grow Old Together.

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Jean Yanne

Le comédien français Jean Yanne, photographié par le Studio Harcourt en 1954.

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Name
Jean Yanne
Birth Name
Jean Roger Gouyé
Born
18 July 1933
Birthplace
Les Lilas, Seine, France
Died
23 May 2003
Place of death
Morsains, Marne, France
Occupation
* Actor
Nationality
France.

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Jean Yanne (born Jean Roger Gouyé; 18 July 1933 – 23 May 2003) was a French actor, screenwriter, producer, director and composer. In 1972, he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film We Won't Grow Old Together.

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