About Jean Nohain
Lived 1900 – 1981 (aged 80). Jean Nohain was a French writer, lyricist, songwriter, children's writer and screenwriter.
Jean Nohain nicknamed Jaboune (né Jean Marie Pierre Legrand; 16 February 1900 - 25 January 1981) was a French playwright, lyricist, and screenwriter, and a radio and television producer and presenter.
Personal Information He was the son of the librettist Franc-Nohain and the brother of the actor Claude Dauphin. He is a great-uncle of Griffin Newman, James Newman and Romilly Newman.
Selected filmography Arsene Lupin, Detective (1937) The Tale of the Fox (1937) A Foolish Maiden (1938) Whirlwind of Paris (1939) Sing Anyway (1940) Radio Surprises (1940) Soyez les bienvenus (1953)
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Who was Jean Nohain?
French writer (1900–1981)
When was Jean Nohain born?
Jean Nohain was born on 16 February 1900 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jean Nohain die?
Jean Nohain died on 25 January 1981 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Jean Nohain's occupation?
Jean Nohain was a writer, lyricist, songwriter, children's writer and screenwriter.
What nationality was Jean Nohain?
Jean Nohain was French.
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