Jean Manse was born on November 19, 1899 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He was a writer and assistant director, known for Honoré de Marseille (1956), Ignace (1937) and Ne le criez pas sur les toits (1943). He was previously married to Marcelle Farine. He died on August 25, 1967 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France.