Jules Dassin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jules Dassin
Occupation	Director
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1911(1911-12-18)
Age	113
Date Of Death	2008-03-31
Birthplace	Middletown
Country	United States
Birth City	Connecticut
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Jules Dassin Biography

Jules Dassin is one of the most popular and richest Director who was born on December 18, 1911 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Hollywood director, who had been blacklisted in the McCarthy period.

There were a few people he knew from Hollywood after being banned. He had few friends in Hollywood after being blacklisted. Bette Davis was one of the few stars willing to give him work. was among the few actors willing to work with him.

His son was famous French musician His son was the famed French singer Joe Dassin..

Jules Dassin Net Worth

Jules Dassin is one of the richest Director from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jules Dassin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was an active member of the American Communist Party until Russia’s agreement with Germany in 1939.

He was able to settle in France following the end of his Hollywood career dwindled.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jules Dassin Dating?

According to our records, Jules Dassin married to Melina Mercouri , Béatrice Launer. As of December 1, 2023, Jules Dassin’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jules Ranked on the list of most popular Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jules Dassin celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Jules Dassin

1. Jules Dassin was an American film director born in 1911.
2. He directed the classic film noir “The Naked City” (1948).
3. Dassin was blacklisted during the McCarthy era in Hollywood.
4. He moved to Europe and directed films like “Rififi” (1955).
5. Dassin won Best Director at Cannes for “Never on Sunday” (1960).
6. He married Greek actress Melina Mercouri, who starred in his films.
7. Dassin died in Athens, Greece in 2008 at age 96.
8. His work influenced French New Wave directors like Jean-Luc Godard.
9. Dassin’s films often dealt with social issues and political commentary.
10. He was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.