Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
5
Gender
Male
Birthday
1921-01-31
Day of Death
2003-06-17 (82 years old)
Place of Birth
Courbevoie, Seine, France
Also Known As
Jean-Jacques Vierne
Biography
Jean-Jacques Vierne was a French film director and assistant director known for his contributions to mid-20th-century French cinema. He began his career as an assistant director on films such as Rififi (1955), a seminal work in the heist genre. Vierne made his directorial debut with La Fête espagnole (1961), also known as No Time for Ecstasy. He is perhaps best known for directing Tintin and the Golden Fleece (1961), the first live-action film adaptation of Hergé's beloved comic series. Vierne's filmography reflects a dedication to storytelling and a versatility across genres.
