Jacques Demy

Birthday: June 5th, 1931 Date of Death: October 27th, 1990 Place of Birth: Pontchâteau, Loire-Atlantique, France

Jacques Demy (June 5, 1931 - October 27, 1990) was a French director and screenwriter. He appeared in the wake of the French New Wave. His films are well known for their sumptuous look, drawing on Hollywood musicals, fairy tales, jazz, and opera.