Joseph Kessel

Joseph Kessel

Deceased · Born: Jan 31, 1898 · Died: Jul 23, 1979

Known For

Belle de JourBelle de Jour
Army of ShadowsArmy of Shadows
The Night of the GeneralsThe Night of the Generals
SiroccoSirocco

Personal Details

BornJan 31, 1898 Clara, Argentina
Spouse

  • Michèle O'Brien

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 23, 1979 )

  • Catherine Gangardt

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 13, 2025 )

  • Nadia-Alexandra Polizu-Michsunesti

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Maurice Druon (Niece or Nephew)
  • Georges Kessel (Sibling)

Biography

Joseph Kessel, a distinguished French journalist and novelist, was born on February 10, 1898, in Villa Clara, Entre Ríos, Argentina, to a Jewish family, as a result of his father's frequent travels as a Litvak physician.

Career

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2003
Le lion
Le lion as Writer
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1971
The Horsemen
The Horsemen as Novel
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1969
Army of Shadows
Army of Shadows as Novel
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1967
The Night of the Generals
The Night of the Generals as Screenplay
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1962
The Lion
The Lion as Novel
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1951
Sirocco
Sirocco as Novel
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1937
The Woman I Love
The Woman I Love as Novel