Jean ------- (1889–1963), French dramatist, novelist and film director (7)

I believe the answer is:

cocteau

(Other definitions for cocteau that I've seen before include "Novelist and film-maker" , "Jean --, French writer and film director" , "Jean -, French author" , "Dramatist" , "French playwright" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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