Dany Brillant
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 28, 1965 in Tunis, Tunisia
- Active Years
- 1977–2026 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Dany Brillant, born Daniel Cohen-Biran on December 28, 1965, in Tunis, Tunisia, is a French singer, songwriter, composer, guitarist, and actor of Jewish-Tunisian origin. Known for his style inspired by American crooners, his known acting credits include work in film and television. His film and television work includes appearances in Asterix at the Olympic Games, Addicted to Love, and Dany Brillant - On Verra Demain. As a newborn, his parents immigrated to France, settling in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois near Paris before moving to Paris when he was twelve years old. He received a guitar from his grandfather at age fourteen and later adopted his stage name following a performance at the cabaret Aux Trois Mailletz. He is married to Nathalie, and they have two children.
Career overview
Dany Brillant, born Daniel Cohen-Biran on December 28, 1965, in Tunis, Tunisia, is a French singer, songwriter, composer, guitarist, and actor of Jewish-Tunisian origin. His parents immigrated to France when he was a newborn infant, settling in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois near Paris before moving to Paris when he was twelve years old. At age fourteen, his grandfather gave him a guitar, which led him to start performing at various events. His musical background includes his uncle Nathan, who was a famous lute player and interpreter of oriental music.
Brillant made an important debut at the cabaret Aux Trois Mailletz, where he adopted his stage name. The name Brillant came after Jacques Boni, the owner of the cabaret, invited him to the stage by telling him to be brilliant. Known for his style inspired by American crooners, Brillant works as a swing performer, singer-songwriter, and actor.
In addition to his musical career, Brillant has screen credits as an actor and composer. He is known for his work in the films Asterix at the Olympic Games, released in 2008, and Addicted to Love, released in 1997, as well as the video release Dany Brillant - On Verra Demain in 2009. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated numerous known credits in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
57 titles- Voyage voyage, les stars chantent au Maroc (2026) as Self : Guest
- Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Famille je vous aime (2025) as Self - Guest
- 50 ans de Numéro Un - Les Carpentier (2025) as Self : Guest
- Laurent Gerra, l'anniversaire-événement (2025) as Self
- La Grande Fête de Carcassonne (2025) as Self
- Le grand concert des régions (2024)
- The Blond Boy from the Casbah (2023) as Coco
- Chantons Aznavour (2023) as Self
- Laurent Gerra, 30 ans de rire (2023) as Self
- The Unexpected Getaway (2022) as Self
- Dany Brillant chante Aznavour (2022) as Self
- Un monde, un regard (2021)
- Enrico Macias, l'inattendu (2021) as Self
- Un soir à Monaco avec Laurent Gerra (2021) as Self - Guest
- Symphonissime (2021) as Self
- The Secret Song (2018) as Self
- 3615 code Arthur et Jarry (2018) as Self - Special Appearance
- Capitaine Marleau (2015) as Ludo
- Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui (2014)
- Les copains d'abord font du ski (2014) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? 3 (2012) as Dany Brillant
- Céline Dion, le grand show (2012) as Self
- Vendredi, tout est permis (2011) as Self
- Mon meilleur copain (2011)
- C à vous (2009) as Self - Guest
- Please, Please Me! (2009) as Rudolph
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (2008) as Le goûteur de miroir
- The Great Alibi (2008) as Michel - le chauffeur et factotum de Léa
- On n'est pas couché (2006) as Self - Guest
- Salut les Terriens ! (2006) as Self - Guest
- Les années bonheur (2006) as Self
- Change of Address (2006) as Julien
- Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés (2005)
- La chanson de l'année (2004) as Self
- Les Seins de ma prof d'Anglais (2004) as M. Lambert
- Les Seins de ma prof d'Anglais (2004) Original Music Composer
- Star Academy 1, 2 & 3 en concert au Parc des Princes (2004) as Self
- Franck Dubosc - Les Pour Toi Public (2003) as Self
- Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau (2002)
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- Stars à domicile (2001) as Self
- Le Grand Tralala (1999) as Self
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur (1998)
- News from the Good Lord (1996)
- The New World (1995) as Le chanteur
- Les Cordier, juge et flic (1994) as Lucas
- Taratata (1993) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- Téléthon (1987) as Self
- Télématin (1985) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- La Chance aux chansons (1984) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Fan School (1977) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dany Brillant best known for?
Dany Brillant is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Unexpected Getaway (2022), The Iron Sheriff (1957), Capitaine Marleau (2015), Would I Lie to You? 3 (2012).
When and where was Dany Brillant born?
Dany Brillant was born on December 28, 1965 in Tunis, Tunisia .
How many credits does Dany Brillant have?
Dany Brillant has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2026.
What is Dany Brillant's background in cinema and television?
Dany Brillant, born Daniel Cohen-Biran on December 28, 1965, in Tunis, Tunisia, is a French singer, songwriter, composer, guitarist, and actor of Jewish-Tunisian origin. Known for his style inspired by American crooners, his known acting credits include work in film and television. His film and television work includes...
Dany Brillant by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Unexpected Getaway (2022) as Self — aged about 56
- Taratata (1993) as Self — aged about 27
- Fan School (1977) as Self — aged about 11
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 16
- Capitaine Marleau (2015) as Ludo — aged about 49
- C à vous (2009) as Self - Guest — aged about 43
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