Jean Marais
Biography
Jean Marais was a French actor and director born on December 11, 1913, in Cherbourg, France. He gained international recognition as Jean Cocteau's muse and love interest, starring alongside the renowned filmmaker in several plays and films, including "Beauty and the Beast" (1946). Following World War II, Marais became a leading film star in France, starring in successful swashbuckler films. He was awarded the French Legion of Honor in 1996 for his contributions to French cinema.