Albert Dieudonné

Albert Dieudonné (November 26, 1889 - March 19, 1976) was a French actor, screenwriter, and film director and novelist.

Dieudonné was born in Paris, France and made his acting debut in silent film in 1908. In 1924, he directed the film drama, "Catherine" in which he also appeared as a major character. Jean Renoir acted as his assistant director on the film.

Between 1915 and 1916, Dieudonné acted in five films for director Abel Gance and in 1927, he was hired back to star in the title role of Napoléon Bonaparte in Gance's epic, Napoléon. In 1929 Dieudonné wrote a novel that was made into a 1930 musical comedy film titled "La Douceur D'Aimer" (Sweetness of Love).

Albert Dieudonné died in Paris in 1976, still talked about for "Napoléon."