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Fernand Léger(1881-1955)

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  • Actor
  • Writer
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Fernand Léger was born on 4 February 1881 in Argentan, Orne, France. He was a director and actor, known for L'inhumaine (1924), Ballet mécanique (1924) and Dreams That Money Can Buy (1947). He was married to Nadia Leger and Jeanne-Augustine Lohy. He died on 17 August 1955 in Gif-sur-Yvette, Essonne, France.
BornFebruary 4, 1881
DiedAugust 17, 1955(74)
BornFebruary 4, 1881
DiedAugust 17, 1955(74)
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Known for

L'inhumaine (1924)
L'inhumaine
7.2
  • Art Department
  • 1924
Ballet mécanique (1924)
Ballet mécanique
6.7
Short
  • Director
  • 1924
Dreams That Money Can Buy (1947)
Dreams That Money Can Buy
6.6
  • Additional Crew
  • 1947
Fernand Léger
Short
  • Self
  • 1954

Credits

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Director

  • Ballet mécanique (1924)
    Ballet mécanique
    6.7
    Short
    • Director
    • 1924

Actor

  • Ballet mécanique (1924)
    Ballet mécanique
    6.7
    Short
    • (uncredited)
    • 1924

Writer

  • Ballet mécanique (1924)
    Ballet mécanique
    6.7
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1924

Personal details

  • Official sites
    • Encyclopedia
    • France's national library catalogue
  • Born
    • February 4, 1881
    • Argentan, Orne, France
  • Died
    • August 17, 1955
    • Gif-sur-Yvette, Essonne, France
  • Spouses
      Nadia LegerFebruary 1952 - August 17, 1955 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

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    Renowned cubist painter who got into films in 1921 due to a fascination with Charlie Chaplin.

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