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Jacques Prevert Net Worth

By Emily Schmidt

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth DayFebruary 4, 1900
Birth PlaceFrance
Jacques Prevert age119 YEARS OLD
Died OnApr 11, 1977 (age 77)
Birth SignAquarius

💰 Net worth: $18 Million

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About

A French Screenwriter and poet associated with the Rue de Chateau group, he is best known for his 1945 poetic realist film, Les Enfants du Paradis (Children of Paradise). His famous poetry collections include Spectacle, Paroles (Words), and La Pluie et le beau temps (Rain and Good Weather).

Before Fame

He grew up in Paris and worked in a department store before joining the military.

Trivia

His poem, Les Feuilles Mortes (Autumn Leaves), was one of several of his works that were set to music and performed by Edith Piaf, Joan Baez, Nat King Cole and other renowned vocalists.

Family Life

He was raised in Paris, France. He wed Simone Dienne in 1925.

Associated With

He adapted some of Hans Christian Andersen's stories into animated films.

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