Robert Darène was born on January 10, 1914 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He was an actor and director, known for Saint-Louis, ange de la paix (1951), La cage (1963) and Piraten von Madagaskar (1958). He was previously married to Marie-José Darène. He died on January 15, 2016 in Mittainville Yvelines, France.