Claude Renoir Sr.(1901-1969)

Claude Renoir, also known as "Coco," was the youngest son of the French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir (aka Pierre-Auguste Renoir) and brother to the French character actor, Pierre Renoir and to the filmmaker, Jean Renoir. He was born in 1901 and is sometimes referred to as Claude Renoir l'Ainé (Senior), not to be confused with Claude Renoir, the son of Pierre Renoir, who became a renowned director of photography. He married Paulette Dupre in 1923 and they had one son, Paul, born in 1924. From 1933 through 1939, Claude was involved in film productions. After World War II, he returned to film work, and then moved into television where he directed several dramatic works. He retired in 1950 and then turned to making ceramics with his son, Paul. Claude Renoir died at Antibes, France, October 19, 1969. (edited from Archives Online at Indiana University).