Date of Death: October 11, 1963
Birth Place: Maisons-Laffitte, FRANCE
Jean Cocteau, Indiscretions
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Jean Cocteau has written 2 shows including The Eagle Has Two Heads (Playwright), Indiscretions (Playwright).
Jean Cocteau has been nominated for the Best Play category at the Tony Awards for "Indiscretions".
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