Director Henri Verneuil was born Achod Malakian of Armenian parentage on October 15,1920, in Rodosto, Turkey, and his family fled to France and settled in Marseilles when he was a young child.
Director Henri Verneuil was born Achod Malakian of Armenian parentage on October 15,1920, in Rodosto, Turkey. His family fled to France. His family settled in Marseilles. He was a young child.