Jacques Becker | |
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| Born | 15 September 1906 |
| Died | 21 February 1960 (aged 53) Paris, France |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter Film director |
| Years active | 1931–1960 |
| Notable work | Casque d'or Touchez pas au grisbi Le Trou |
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| Children | 4, including Jean and Étienne |
Jacques Becker (French: [bɛkɛʁ]; 15 September 1906 – 21 February 1960) was a French film director and screenwriter. His films, made during the 1940s and 1950s, encompassed a wide variety of genres, and they were admired by some of the filmmakers who led the French New Wave movement.