André Daven (1900–1981) was a French film producer, actor and director. In the mid-1920s he was the artistic director of the Theatre des Champs-Elysees in Paris when Josephine Baker was hired to appear there.[1] During the German occupation of France during the Second World War he went to the United States where he produced four films.
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![]() On the right with Rolf de Maré , Rudolph Valentino and René Clair in Deauville August 1923. René Clair is often incorrectly referred as André Daven. | |
Born | 16 March 1900 Paris, France |
Died | 17 November 1981 (aged 81) Paris, France |
Occupation | Actor, Producer, Director |
Years active | 1920-1958 (film) |
He was married to the actress Danièle Parola.
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