Jean Dara

Jean Dara (Paris, 1862 – 1944), was the stage name of Edouard de La Gandara, brother of painter Antonio de La Gandara.

Jean Dara worked with Sarah Bernhardt during several years in Paris, London and in the United States of America. Some of the characters he played were: - Georges in 'Spiritisme' by Victorien Sardou - Comte de Sedlinsky in 'L'Aiglon' by Edmond Rostand - Trevilhac in 'La Tosca' by Victorien Sardou - Cardinal Cibo Malaspina in 'Lorenzaccio' by Alfred de Musset - Fray Théofilo Harra in 'La Sorcière' by Victorien Sardou.

When his brother died, Edouard de La Gandara ended his theatre career to focus on his antiques business located at the fashionable Quai Voltaire in Paris. He remained close to a number of writers, actors and actresses until his death. They include Colette, Paul Fort, Abel Hermant, Robert de Montesquiou, Georges Lecomte, René Fauchois, Cécile Sorel, Mary Marquet, Jacques Deval, Anna de Noailles, Edouard Henriot, Maurice Donnay, Marie Samary, Marie Leconte, Simone, Albert Flament, and J.H. Rosny.

Dara is buried at the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris.