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Maurice Bénichou

Acting

Born January 23, 1943 · Tlemcen, Algeria

Died June 14, 2019

Also known as André Bénichou

Biography

Maurice Bénichou (23 January 1943 in Tlemcen, French Algeria – 14 June 2019) was a French actor. His best known roles include three collaborations with director Michael Haneke (Code inconnu, Le Temps du Loup, and Caché), and a part in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Amélie. He has also played in Peter Brook's 1989 film version of The Mahabharata. Source: Article "Maurice Bénichou" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Awards & recognition

  • Officer of the Legion of Honour · 2012
  • Officer of Arts and Letters · 2006

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