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Jean-Louis Barrault (September 9, 1910 - January 22 1994) was a French actor, director and mime artist.
He was born on in Le Vésinet.
He studied with the mime artist Etienne Decroux and gave his debut (at the age of 21) in the Théâtre de l'Atelier.
Aftere 1935 he worked with his own ensemble. He also performed in movies such as Les beaux jours, Jenny, L'Or dans la Montagne, Sous les Yeux d'occident.
In 1940 he married the actress Madeleine Renaud. They founded many theatres together and did extensive tours, also to South America.
He was the father of actress Marie-Christine Barrault. He died in Paris
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