Jean Cayrol was born on June 6, 1911 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France. He was a writer and director, known for Le coup de grâce (1965), On vous parle (1960) and Madame se meurt (1961). He was previously married to Jeanette Durand. He died on February 10, 2005 in Bordeaux, Gironde, France.