Famous People with Name Jean

Jean-Michel Basquiat            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jean-Michel Basquiat: was an American artist. He gained popularity, first as a graffiti artist in New York City, and then as a successful 1980s-era Neo-expressionist artist. Basquiat's paintings continue to influence modern day artists and command high prices.

Jean Stapleton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jean Stapleton: is an American popular character actress of stage, television and film. The naturally red-headed Stapleton is best known for her portrayal of Edith Baines Bunker, the long-suffering, yet devoted wife of Archie Bunker (played by Carroll O'Connor) and mother of Gloria Bunker-Stivic (played by Sally Struthers), on the popular and groundbreaking 1970s situation comedy All in the Family. She was also seen in the All in the Family sequel Archie Bunker's Place, but left that show after one season. In 1982, Jean portrayed Eleanor Roosevelt in a television production of the First Lady's later life. Critics noticed the slight physical resemblance between the two women, which worked to the program's advantage. In 1998, and for a few years afterward, Stapleton took her "Eleanor" characterization to live theaters, now adapted as a one-woman show.

Jean Rouverol            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jean Rouverol: is an American author, actress and screenwriter who was blacklisted by the Hollywood movie studio bosses in the 1950s.Jean Rouverol first acted in a Hollywood motion picture at the age of seventeen, appearing as the daughter of W.C. Fields in the 1934 comedy It's a Gift. She continued to perform in mainly supporting roles, making another eleven films until 1940 when she married screenwriter Hugo Butler. With four children coming in quick order, Rouverol did not return to film acting but throughout the 1940s she performed on radio. While her husband was away in the U.S. military during World War II, Rouverol wrote her first novella that she sold to McCall's magazine in 1945. By 1950 she had her first screenplay made into a film but her career was interrupted as a result of the investigations by the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) into Communist influence in Hollywood.

Jean Erdman            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jean Erdman: is an influential figure in the world of modern dance and was the wife of Joseph Campbell until his death in 1987.In 1949, Erdman starred in the unfinished Maya Deren film Medusa (1949) . During the course of her career, many contemporary composers (including John Cage and Alan Hovhaness) wrote dance scores for her. She also collaborated with other important American composers, including Henry Cowell and Lou Harrison.

Jean-C. Lapierre            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jean-C. Lapierre: He originally served in the House of Commons from 1979 to 1993, representing the riding of Shefford, sitting as a Liberal from 1979 to 1990. A Quebec nationalist, he did not support Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's federalist view of One Canada, though he remained in caucus. Trudeau retired from politics in 1984 and was succeeded as Prime Minister and party leader by John Turner. Lapierre was appointed to cabinet as a junior minister and his tenure was brief as Turner called an election four days after being sworn in, which the Liberals lost.

Nelust Wyclef Jean            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nelust Wyclef Jean: The Fugees signed to Ruffhouse Records, which released the group's debut album, Blunted on Reality. It sold poorly, but follow-up album The Score sold over 18 million copies worldwide. Jean announced plans to begin a solo career with 1997's Wyclef Jean Pr

Donna Jean            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Donna Jean: is an American singer best known for having been a member of the rock group Grateful Dead.The couple introduced themselves at a Jerry Garcia concert in October 1971. At the time, Donna Jean was not working as a musician. She joined the band shortly afterw

Olivier Jean            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Olivier Jean: is a Canadian short track speed skater from Lachenaie, Quebec currently residing in Montreal.