Jean Becker

(b Mannheim, 11 May 1833; d there, 10 Oct 1884). German violinist. A touring virtuoso nicknamed ‘the German Paganini’, he helped form the Quartetto Fiorentino (1865), the outstanding quartet of the day.

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• Occupation: Director, Writer, Actor
• Active: '60s, '80s-2000s
• Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
• Career Highlights: One Deadly Summer, Elisa, Conversations With My Gardener
• First Major Screen Credit: Le Grand Chef (1959)

Biography

French filmmaker Jean Becker is the son of famed director Jacques Becker. Young Becker began his career assisting his father and Henri Vemeuil during the 1960s. Later he became known as a competent director in his own right. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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