Jean Cocteau
(1889-1963)

French writer and filmmaker (1889–1963) – Jean Cocteau was born in Maisons-Laffitte (Commune in Yvelines, France) on July 5th, 1889 and died in Milly-la-Forêt (Commune in Essonne, France) on October 11th, 1963 at the age of 74. Today Jean Cocteau would be 134 years old.

Age

how old was Jean Cocteau when he died?

Jean Cocteau died in 1963 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 5th, 1889 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Maisons-Laffitte Commune in Yvelines, France
Death Date	October 11th, 1963 (Friday)
Death place	Milly-la-Forêt Commune in Essonne, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Jean Cocteau

Birthday

When was Jean Cocteau born?

Jean Cocteau was born on July 5th, 1889.

Death

When did Jean Cocteau die?

Jean Cocteau died on October 11th, 1963 at the age of 74 in Milly-la-Forêt (Commune in Essonne, France). Today Jean Cocteau would be 134 years old.