About Georges Douking
Lived 1902 – 1987 (aged 85). Georges Douking was a French stage actor, costume designer, theatre director, film actor, theatre designer and cabaret performer.
Georges Douking (born Georges Ladoubée; 6 August 1902 – 20 October 1987) was a French stage, film, and television actor. He also directed stage plays such as the premier presentation of Jean Giraudoux's Sodom and Gomorrah at the Théâtre Hébertot in 1943. He is perhaps best known for his role in the surreal 1972 comedy The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. He was one of the favorite actors of the French filmmaker Pierre Chenal.
Douking appeared in more than 75 films between 1934 and 1981.
Partial filmography
1934: Street Without a Name 1935: Crime and Punishment (directed by Luis Buñuel) - Gardener 1974: (directed by Claude Zidi) - Le papé 1976: Les conquistadores - Le vieux
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Who was Georges Douking?
French actor
When was Georges Douking born?
Georges Douking was born on 6 August 1902 in 12th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Georges Douking die?
Georges Douking died on 20 October 1987 in Draveil.
What was Georges Douking's occupation?
Georges Douking was a stage actor, costume designer, theatre director, film actor, theatre designer and cabaret performer.
What nationality was Georges Douking?
Georges Douking was French.
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