Jules Dassin

Jules Dassin was an American-born film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, and theatre director . He was born on December 18, 1911, in Middletown, Connecticut , and passed away on March 31, 2008, in Athens, Greece . Julius Dassin was his birth name .

Dassin held citizenship in the United States, France, and Greece . He attended Morris High School in Bronx, New York . Jules was married to Melina Mercouri and had a child named Joe Dassin .

Throughout his career, Dassin directed various films across diverse genres such as film noir, fantasy film, spy film, romantic film, comedy, drama, and crime film . He directed films like "The Naked City," "Rififi," "Night and the City," and "Topkapı" . His first film release was in 1941, and his latest release was in 1980 .

Jules Dassin was the recipient of various awards, including the British Academy Film Awards, Hugo Award, Academy Awards, and Writers Guild of America Award . Additionally, he won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival .