Jules Dassin (1911–2008)

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Jules Dassin was an Academy Award-nominated director, screenwriter and actor best known for his films Rififi (1955), Ei koskaan sunnuntaisin (1960), and Topkapi (1964). He was born Julius Samuel Dassin on 18 December 1911, in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. He was one of eight children of Russian-Jewish immigrants, Samuel Dassin and Berthe Vogel. ... See full bio »

Died:

(age 96) in Athens, Greece

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Rififi
Rififi Director
(1955)
Ei koskaan sunnuntaisin
Ei koskaan sunnuntaisin Director
(1960)
Fedra
Fedra Director
(1962)
Ikuinen vaellus
Ikuinen vaellus Director
(1957)
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 1981 Suhde
 1974 The Rehearsal
 1968 Hamilchama al hashalom (Documentary)
 1964 Topkapi
 1962 Fedra
 1959 Laki
 1955 Rififi
 1947 Raakaa voimaa
 1943 Young Ideas
 1942 Nazi Agent
 1941 The Tell-Tale Heart (Short)
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Show Show Self (31 credits)
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Other Works:

Stage Play: Isle of Children. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 2 Interviews | 14 Articles | 1 Pictorial | See more »

Alternate Names:

Perlo Vita

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Melina Mercouri  (her death) | See more »

Children:

Joe Dassin | See more »
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Personal Quote:

Louis B. Mayer's arm around your shoulder meant his hand was closer to your throat. See more »

Trivia:

Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One, 1890-1945". Pages 190-195. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1987. See more »
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