Romain Gary
Writing · Story · Novel · Director
Born May 21, 1914 · Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Active 1936–1980 · Awards: Commander of the Legion of Honour, Companion of the Liberation, Prix Goncourt, Insignia for the Military Wounded, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Resistance Medal, Colonial Medal, Order of Liberation
Romain Gary (21 May [O.S. 8 May] 1914 – 2 December 1980), born Roman Kacew, and also known by the pen name Émile Ajar), was a French novelist, diplomat, film director, and World War II aviator.
Filmography
The Longest Day (1962) — Script Supervisor · Writer · Script ConsultantPromise at Dawn (2017) — NovelThe Life Ahead (2020) — NovelWhite Dog (1982) — StoryMadame Rosa (1977) — NovelNitchevo (1936)Backfire (1964)Kill! (1971) — Director · WriterThe Roots of Heaven (1958) — Novel · ScreenplayWomanlight (1979) — NovelWhite Dog (2022) — NovelLes Cerfs-volants (2007) — NovelLady L (1965) — NovelScreen Two (1985) — WriterPromise at Dawn (1970) — NovelBirds in Peru (1968) — Director · Short Story · Screenplay · DialogueGros câlin (1979) — NovelLes Faussaires (1994) — NovelThe Life Before Us (2010) — NovelThe Ski Bum (1971) — NovelYour Ticket Is No Longer Valid (1981) — NovelGenghis Cohn (1993) — NovelThe Road to Corinth (1967)The Man Who Understood Women (1959) — Novel