
Jacques Brel
Known for ActingBorn 1929-04-08Died 1978-10-09Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
Jacques Romain Georges Brel (8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) 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, Neil Hannon, 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, James Dean Bradfield, Frank Sinatra, and Andy Williams. Brel was a successful actor, appearing in 10 films. He directed two films, one of which, Le Far West, was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973. Having sold over 25 million records worldwide, Brel is the third best-selling Belgian recording artist of all time. Brel married Thérèse "Miche" Michielsen in 1950, and the couple had three children. He also had a romantic relationship with actress and dancer Maddly Bamy from 1972 until his death in 1978. Jacques Romain Georges Brel was born on 8 April 1929 in Schaerbeek, Brussels, to Élisabeth "Lisette" (née Lambertine) and Romain Brel. He came from a family of Flemish descent (who had adopted the French language); part of his family originated in Zandvoorde, near Ypres. His father worked for Cominex, an import–export firm, and later became co-director of a company that manufactured cardboard. Jacques and his older brother Pierre grew up in an austere household, and attended a Catholic primary school, École Saint-Viateur, run by the order of Saint Viator. Remembered as a courteous and manageable pupil, Brel did well in reading and writing, but struggled through arithmetic and Dutch. The boys were also members of the local Boy Scout troop, and enjoyed their time at summer camp and on family outings to the North Sea coast. In Brussels, the family lived at 138 Avenue du Diamant in Schaerbeek, then moved to 26 Boulevard Belgica in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, and finally settled at 7 Rue Jacques-Manne in Anderlecht. Brel was close to his mother, fascinated by her generosity and sense of humour, which he inherited. ... Source: Article "Jacques Brel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.Read more
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Jacques Brel - Comme quand on était beau
2003 · Movie
Ultra, je t'aime
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Ultra, je t'aime
1967 · Movie
The Man Who Dares
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The Man Who Dares
1967 · Movie
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Jacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'Olympia
1966 · Movie
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Jacques Brel à Knokke-le-Zoute, 1963
1963 · Movie
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Lino Ventura, la part intime
2018 · Movie
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Jacques Brel, fou de vivre
2017 · Movie
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Le Grand Échiquier
1972 · Series
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Discorama
1959 · Series
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Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
2007 · Movie
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Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
1988 · Movie
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Risky Business
1967 · Movie
Brel, un cri
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Brel, un cri
1985 · Movie
Brel
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Brel
1982 · Movie
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A Pain in the Ass
1973 · Movie
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Petit Jour
1962 · Movie
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Champs-Elysées
1982 · Series
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Money Money Money
1972 · Movie
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Tintin and the Temple of the Sun
1969 · Movie
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Far West
1973 · Movie
Man of La Mancha
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Man of La Mancha
1998 · Movie
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Franz
1972 · Movie
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My Uncle Benjamin
1969 · Movie
Midi trente
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Midi trente
1972 · Series
Samedi soir
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Samedi soir
1971 · Series
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Sacrée Soirée
1987 · Series
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Ne me quitte pas
2013 · Movie
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Law Breakers
1971 · Movie
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Legends
2006 · Series
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Bonnot's Gang
1968 · Movie
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Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
1975 · Movie
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The Bar at the Crossing
1972 · Movie
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Mont-Dragon
1970 · Movie

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Chita: A Legendary Celebration
2020 · Movie

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Jacques Brel, une vie à mille temps
2015 · Movie

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La Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons
2015 · Movie

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J’aime les Belges !
2008 · Movie

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Brel à Knokke
2008 · Movie

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I'm a Gigolo
1994 · Movie

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Le monde est à vous
1987 · Series

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Jenny Arean: Gescheiden Vrouw op Oorlogspad
1986 · Movie

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Brel
1985 · Movie

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Brel, Brassens, Ferré, trois hommes sur la photo
1969 · Movie

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France, Song
1969 · Movie
Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde
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Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde
1969 · Series
Pitié pour une ombre
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Pitié pour une ombre
1967 · Movie
Le testament de Mr Breggins
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Le testament de Mr Breggins
1965 · Movie