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Memorial Page for Jules Dassin (née Julius Dassin)
Dec 18, 1911 – Mar 31, 2008(96 years)Died in:Athens, Greece
American film director
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Jules Dassin (* December 18, 1911 in Middletown; † March 31, 2008 in Athens) was an american film director. He was 96 years old. He was married to Melina Mercouri and Béatrice Launer. He had at least 1 child (1 son). His education included Morris High School and Camp Kinderland. His faith was Judaism. He was awarded the Cannes Best Director Award. His cause of death was influenza. He was buried at First Cemetery of Athens.
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5 EventsBorn in Middletown, Middlesex County
1911Married Béatrice Launer
1933until 1962
Cannes Best Director Award
1955Rififi
Married Melina Mercouri
1966until 1994
Died in Athens, Greece (influenza)
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- Melina Mercouri
- Béatrice Launer
- Joe Dassin
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