Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jacques Doniol-Valcroze

French actor

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1920

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 06-Oct-1989

Profession: screenwriter, actor, journalist, film director, film critic, film actor

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Jacques Doniol-Valcroze (French: [?ak d?nj?l valk?oz]; 15 March 1920 – 6 October 1989) was a French actor, critic, screenwriter, and director.
In 1951, Doniol-Valcroze was a co-founder of the renowned film magazine Cahiers du cinéma, along with André Bazin and Joseph-Marie Lo Duca.
The magazine was initially edited by Doniol-Valcroze between 1951-1957.
As critic, he championed numerous filmmakers including Orson Welles, Howard Hawks, and Nicholas Ray. In 1955, he was a member of the jury at the 16th Venice International Film Festival, and in 1964 a member of the jury at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival.