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Jacques Renoir

1942 – 2024

French photographer

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About Jacques Renoir

Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 81). Jacques Renoir was a French photographer, cinematographer, reporter, film director, opinion journalist and director.

Jacques Renoir (30 December 1942 – 7 November 2024) was a French photographer and cinematographer.

Life and career Born on 30 December 1942, Renoir was the great-grandson of painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir and model Aline Charigot, the grandson of actor Pierre Renoir, the son of Claude Renoir, and the grand-nephew of director Jean Renoir. He was also the half-brother of actress Sophie Renoir. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière, he worked as an assistant film director alongside Roger Vadim, Claude Sautet, and Pierre Granier-Deferre. He also took part in voyages on the Calypso with Jacques Cousteau. As a photographer, he produced several reports for television.

Renoir died in Nice on 7 November 2024, at the age of 81.

Filmography (1976) (1980) (1984) (1985)

Expositions Beddington Fine Art (Bargemon) Zeit-foto salon (Tokyo) Chateau musée (Cagnes-sur-Mer) Abbey of St. Philibert (Tournus)

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École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacques Renoir?

French photographer

When was Jacques Renoir born?

Jacques Renoir was born on 30 December 1942 in Cagnes-sur-Mer.

When did Jacques Renoir die?

Jacques Renoir died on 7 November 2024 in Nice.

What was Jacques Renoir's occupation?

Jacques Renoir was a photographer, cinematographer, reporter, film director, opinion journalist and director.

What nationality was Jacques Renoir?

Jacques Renoir was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacques Renoir

· Wikidata: Q3159856

· DBpedia: Jacques Renoir

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