Maurice Ronet was born on April 13, 1927 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France as Maurice Julien Marie Robinet. He was an actor and director, known for Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (1958), Le feu follet (1963) and Plein soleil (1960). He was married to Maria Pacôme. He died on March 14, 1983 in Paris, France.