Jean Painlevé
Jean Painlevé | |
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| Born | 20 November 1902 Paris, France |
| Died | 2 July 1989 (aged 86) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer filmmaker |
| Years active | 1927–1982 |
| Partner | Geneviève Hamon |
Jean Painlevé (20 November 1902 – 2 July 1989) was a French photographer and filmmaker who specialized in underwater fauna. He was the son of mathematician and twice prime minister of France Paul Painlevé.