French businessman and film producer (born 1947)
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Born | (1947-09-11) 11 September 1947 (age 76)
Paris, France |
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Occupation | Film producer |
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Years active | 1973–present |
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Michel Seydoux (French: [sɛdu]; born 11 September 1947) is a French businessman and film producer. He is also the former president and chairman of French professional football club Lille OSC.
In 1975-1976, Seydoux worked with director Alejandro Jodorowsky on a film adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. The movie was never made due to lack of financing; the story of the project is told in Jodorowsky's Dune, which prominently features Seydoux.[1]
In 1997 he was a member of the jury at the 20th Moscow International Film Festival.[2]
Family
Seydoux is the grandson of scientist Marcel Schlumberger and has two brothers; Jérôme and Nicolas.[3] Jérôme is a shareholder on football club Olympique Lyonnais. Seydoux is the grand-uncle of actress Léa Seydoux.
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