Bruno Bayen
French playwright and theatre director
About Bruno Bayen
Lived 1950 – 2016 (aged 66). Bruno Bayen was a French playwright, theatre director, translator, film director, writer and director.
Bruno Bayen (13 November 1950 – 6 December 2016) was a French novelist, playwright and theatre director.
Early life Bruno Bayen was born on 13 November 1950 in Paris. His father worked as the rector of the University of Strasbourg.
Bayen graduated from the École Normale Supérieure. In 1972, he directed his first play, Le Pied by Victor Hugo.
Bayen was also the author of two libretti: Schliemann, composed by Betsy Jolas, in 1995; and Jusqu’à l’extinction des consignes lumineuses, composed by Arrigo Barnabé, in 2005.
Death Bayen died on 6 December 2016.
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Who was Bruno Bayen?
French playwright and theatre director (1950–2016)
When was Bruno Bayen born?
Bruno Bayen was born on 13 November 1950 in Paris, 8th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Bruno Bayen die?
Bruno Bayen died on 6 December 2016 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Bruno Bayen's occupation?
Bruno Bayen was a playwright, theatre director, translator, film director, writer and director.
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Bruno Bayen was French.
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