Jean-Claude Lauzon

Jean-Claude Lauzon

director, writer, editor

Jean-Claude Lauzon was born on Sep 29, 1953 in Canada. Jean-Claude Lauzon's big-screen debut came with Un zoo la nuit directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon in 1987. Jean-Claude Lauzon is known for Un zoo la nuit directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon, Gilles Maheu stars as Marcel and Roger Lebel as Albert. Jean-Claude Lauzon has got 10 awards and 1 nominations so far. The most recent award Jean-Claude Lauzon achieved is Fantasporto. The upcoming new movie Jean-Claude Lauzon plays is Un zoo la nuit which will be released on Jun 16, 1989.

Lauzon came from a humble family and he worked in many different jobs, until he obtained a title in Communications, and went to Los Angeles to study cinema, in the late 70s. He made some shortcuts, the majority of which received awards, and then two films which also won many prizes and established him as one of the most important Canadian directors of the time. He was preparing his third film when he died, with his girlfriend, Marie-Soleil Tougas, in a plane crash.

  • Birthday

    Sep 29, 1953
  • Place of Birth

    Montréal, Québec, Canada

Known For

Awards

10 wins & 1 nominations

Fantasporto
1993
Best Director
Winner - International Fantasy Film Award
Genie Awards
1992
Best Screenplay, Original
Winner - Genie
1988
Best Achievement in Direction
Winner - Genie
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