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Claude Lelouch

Claude Lelouch

Director & actor · born 30 October 1937 · Paris, France

Claude Barruck Joseph Lelouch (born 30 October 1937) is a French film director, writer, cinematographer, actor and producer. Lelouch grew up in an Algerian Jewish family. He emerged as a prominent director in the 1960s. Lelouch gained critical acclaim for his 1966 romantic melodrama film A Man and A Woman. At the 39th Academy Awards in 1967, A Man and a Woman won Best Original Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film. Lelouch was also nominated for Best Director. While his films have gained him international recognition since the 1960s, Lelouch's methods and style of film are known for attracting criticism.

Lelouch was born in the 9th arrondissement of Paris to Charlotte (née Abeilard) and Simon Lelouch.

Where to start: A Man and a Woman (1966).

As director 66

As actor 40

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Claude Lelouch movie?

By viewer score, A Man and a Woman (1966) at 7.4/10.

What are Claude Lelouch’s most popular movies?

A Man and a Woman, Itinerary of a Spoiled Child, Un + une.

How many movies has Claude Lelouch made?

106 films on TMDB, 66 as director, 40 as actor.

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