About Jean Gaven
Lived 1922 – 2014 (aged 92). Jean Gaven was a French film actor.
Jean Gaven (16 January 1922 – 5 May 2014) was a French actor. He appeared in more than sixty films between 1945 and 1996.
Life and career Born in Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, France on January 16, 1922, Gaven began acting sometime after the end of World War II, amassing a filmography of more than 60 motion pictures during a career spanning more than five decades. Married to the actress Dominique Wilms, he died at the age of 92 in Paris, France, on May 5, 2014.
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Who was Jean Gaven?
French film actor (1922-2014)
When was Jean Gaven born?
Jean Gaven was born on 16 January 1922 in Saint-Rome-de-Cernon.
When did Jean Gaven die?
Jean Gaven died on 5 May 2014 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jean Gaven's occupation?
Jean Gaven was a film actor.
What nationality was Jean Gaven?
Jean Gaven was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Gaven. https://biography.guide/jean-gaven/
MLA: "Jean Gaven." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-gaven/.
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