Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel
Jacques Romain Georges Brel was a Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world. He is considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became an influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers, such as Scott Walker, David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many performers, including: Bowie; Walker, Ray Charles; Judy Collins; John Denver; The Kingston Trio; Nina Simone; Shirley Bassey; Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams.
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General Info
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Male
Full Name
Jacques Romain Georges Brel
Date of Birth
April 8th, 1929
Age
95
Birth Place
Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region
Date of Death
October 9th, 1978
Died Aged
49
Star Sign
Aries
Occupation
Actor
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Relatives
Roles
François Pignon in
L'emmerdeur
Jacques in
L'aventure, c'est l'aventure
Jean Doucet in
Les risques du métier
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