Jean Renoir was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and author born on September 15, 1894, Montmartre, Paris, France.His filmsGrand IllusionandThe Rules of the Gameare often cited by critics as among the greatest films ever made.Some of his works include La Grande Illusion, The Human Beast,The River,,Boudu Saved from Drowning and French Cancan.Jean Renoir died on February 12, 1979 in U.S.