Jacques Becker

Jacques Becker
Jacques Becker
Born	15 September 1906; Paris, France
Died	21 February 1960 (aged 53); Paris, France
Occupation(s)	Screenwriter; Film director
Years active	1931–1960
Notable work	Casque d'or; Touchez pas au grisbi; Le Trou
Spouses	Geneviève Boyard (1931–1954); Françoise Fabian (1957–1960);
Children	4, including Jean and Étienne

Jacques Becker (French: [bɛkɛʁ]; 15 September 1906 – 21 February 1960) was a French film director and screenwriter. His films, made during the 1940s and 1950s, encompassed a wide variety of genres, and they were admired by some of the filmmakers who led the French New Wave movement.

Jacques Becker
Born	(1906-09-15)15 September 1906 Paris, France
Died	21 February 1960(1960-02-21) (aged 53) Paris, France
Occupation(s)	Screenwriter Film director
Years active	1931–1960
Notable work	Casque d'or Touchez pas au grisbi Le Trou
Spouses	Geneviève Boyard (1931–1954) Françoise Fabian (1957–1960)
Children	4, including Jean and Étienne