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Jacques Brel

Jacques Brel

SoundActorCrewWriterComposer Apr 8 (died age 49) Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium 1959–2020 (61 year career)
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Biography

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 Wal…

Known For

A Pain in the Ass
Film

A Pain in the Ass

François Pignon
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
Film

Itinerary of a Spoiled Child

In Memory Of
Money Money Money
Film

Money Money Money

Jacques
Tintin and the Temple of the Sun
Film

Tintin and the Temple of the Sun

Songs
Risky Business
Film

Risky Business

Jean Doucet
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
Film

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

Self (archive footage)
My Uncle Benjamin
Film

My Uncle Benjamin

Benjamin Rathery
Law Breakers
Film

Law Breakers

Investigating Judge Bernard Level

Filmography

Acting (38)

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