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Also Known As Jacques Tatischeff
Born October 9, 1908 • France
Died November 5, 1982 (aged 74) • Paris • France
Notable Works “Mon oncle” • “The Big Day”

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Jacques Tati (centre) in Mon oncle (1958; My Uncle, Mr. Hulot).
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