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Jean-Claude Carriere

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Filmmaker

The Resume

    (September 17, 1931-February 8, 2021)
    Born in France
    French novelist, screenwriter, and actor
    Notable credits include 'Heureux Anniversaire,' 'The Discreet Charm of The Bourgeoisie,' 'Valmont,' 'Cyrano de Bergerac,' 'The Return of Casanova,' and 'Priez pour nous'

Why he might be annoying:

    He said, 'If you want fame, and a beautiful statue made of yourself, don't be a screenwriter.'
    His wife is nearly three decades younger than him.
    After a degree in Literature and an MA in history, he quickly abandoned his historian's vocation for drawing and writing.
    He writes screenplays for films that are very surreal and confusing.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His parents were peasants.
    He won an a Best Short Subject in 1963 for 'Heureux Anniversaire.'
    He has worked with prolific directors such as Louis Malle, Milos Forman, and Jean-Luc Godard.
    His works often display the different facets of human nature and its polymorphic expressions.
    In 2015, he was acknowledged with an Honorary Academy Award.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 110 Votes: 62.73% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying