- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLawrence George Durrell
- Nicknames
- Larry
- Charles Norden
- Gaffer Peeslake
- Lawrence Durrell was born on February 27, 1912 in Jullundur, Punjab, India. He was a writer and actor, known for Justine (1969), Judith (1966) and Kraft Mystery Theater (1961). He was married to Ghislaine de Boysson, Claude-Marie Vincendon, Yvette Cohen and Nancy Myers. He died on November 7, 1990 in Sommieres, France.
- SpousesGhislaine de Boysson(1973 - 1979) (divorced)Claude-Marie Vincendon(1961 - 1967) (her death)Yvette Cohen(1947 - ?)Nancy Myers(1935 - 1947) (divorced)
- Brother of writer / zoologist Gerald Durrell.
- Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973
- English poet, novelist and humorist, best known for his "Alexandria Quartet". He was born in India of British parents and spent most of his later life in France and on islands in the Mediterranean. He also wrote travel sketches and satirical accounts of diplomatic life. Corresponded for 45 years with the American writer Henry Miller.
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