Gilbert Bécaud
Biography
Gilbert Bécaud was a French singer, composer, pianist and actor. He was known as "Monsieur 100,000 Volts" for his energetic performances. Bécaud remained a popular artist for nearly fifty years, identifiable in his dark blue suits, with a white shirt and "lucky tie"; blue with white polka dots. He debuted at the Paris Olympia in 1954 and headlined in 1955, attracting 6,000 on his first night. Bécaud's best-known hits include "Nathalie" and "Et maintenant", which became an English language hit as "What Now My Love". He was born on October 24, 1927, in Toulon, Var, France, and passed away on December 18, 2001.
Career overview
Gilbert Bécaud was a French actor who began his career in the entertainment industry. He debuted at the Paris Olympia in 1954 under the management of Bruno Coquatrix. Bécaud's energetic performances earned him the nickname "Monsieur 100,000 Volts." He headlined at the Paris Olympia in 1955, attracting 6,000 people on his first night.
Throughout his nearly fifty-year career, Bécaud remained a popular artist, identifiable by his dark blue suits, white shirt, and "lucky tie," a blue tie with white polka dots. He is known for his hits, including "Nathalie" and "Et maintenant," which was released in 1961 and became an English language hit as "What Now My Love."
Bécaud's acting credits are not specified in the provided information. However, it is stated that he is known for acting, and he has a total of 69 known credits.
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75 titles- L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Archives secrètes (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Bécaud, mon père (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui (2014)
- Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés (2005)
- Gilbert Bécaud - L'Olympia : Spectacle Bleu (2002)
- Gilbert Bécaud - L'Olympia : Spectacle Rouge (2002)
- Show Palast (1999) as Self
- Alexandra – die Legende einer Sängerin (1999) as Self
- Les Enfoirés 1995 - Les Enfoirés à l'Opéra-Comique (1995)
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- Téléthon (1987) as Self
- Matin Bonheur (1987) as Self
- Wedden, dat..? (1986) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- De TV Show (1981) as Self
- Fan School (1977) as Self
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self
- 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
- Circasia (1976) Musician
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self - Host
- Numéro un (1975) as Self (sequence filmed)
- Numéro un (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- Musik ist Trumpf (1975) as Self
- And Now My Love (1974) as Self
- Klimbim (1973) as Self
- A Free Man (1973) as Henri Lefèvre
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Ein Kessel Buntes (1972) as Self - Musician
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Cadet Rousselle (1971) as Self
- The Deadly Trap (1971) Original Music Composer
- Ein Jahr voll Musik (1970) as Self
- Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde (1969) as Self
- Das Sonntagskonzert (1969) as Self
- Wünsch dir was (1969) as Self
- Festival der Stars (1969) as Self
- À bout portant (1968) as Self
- Starparade (1968) as Self
- Das Lied, das die Leute mögen (1967) as Self
- Continental Showcase (1966) as Self
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
- Der goldene Schuß (1964) as Self
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- 38-24-36 (1963) as Self
- Lieben Sie Show ? (1962) as Self
- Hitch-Hike (1962) as le pilote d'Air France
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- Babette Goes to War (1959) Original Music Composer
- Croquemitoufle (1959) as Bernard Villiers
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self
- Paris Casino (1957) as Jacques Marval
- Paris Casino (1957) Original Music Composer
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- The Country I Come From (1956) as Julien Barrère / Éric Perceval
- Was bin ich? (1955) as Self
- Riviera Dream (1950) Music
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Scarlet Bazaar (1947) as Pianist (uncredited)
- Gilbert Bécaud - Numéro un
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gilbert Bécaud best known for?
Gilbert Bécaud is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sacrée soirée (1987), Sacrée soirée (1987), Le monde est à vous (1987), Téléthon (1987).
When and where was Gilbert Bécaud born?
Gilbert Bécaud was born on October 24, 1927 in Toulon, Var, France. They passed away on December 18, 2001.
How many credits does Gilbert Bécaud have?
Gilbert Bécaud has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2023.
What is Gilbert Bécaud's background in cinema and television?
Gilbert Bécaud was a French singer, composer, pianist and actor. He was known as "Monsieur 100,000 Volts" for his energetic performances. Bécaud remained a popular artist for nearly fifty years, identifiable in his dark blue suits, with a white shirt and "lucky tie"; blue with white polka dots. He debuted at the Paris ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Midi Première (1975) as Self — aged about 47
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 28
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self — aged about 49
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 44
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest — aged about 44
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self — aged about 36
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