Jacqueline Boyer
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 23, 1941 in Paris,France
- Active Years
- 1946–2018 (73 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Jacqueline Boyer (Acting).
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Name: Jacqueline Boyer (born Eliane Ducos).
Birth Date: 23 April 1941.
Birth Place: Paris, France.
Profession: French singer and actress.
Parents: Jacques Pills and Lucienne Boyer (performers/singers).
Eurovision: Won 1960 Eurovision Song Contest for France with "Tom Pillibi" (music by André Popp, lyrics by Pierre Cour).
Eurovision Details: Single reached #33 in UK Singles Chart in May 1960. First teenager to win (age 18 years and 341 days); youngest until 1964. Longest surviving winning singer of the contest as of 2023.
Acting Credits: Known for Headquarters State Secret (1960), Quentin Durward (1971), and Populaire (2012).
Known Credits count (TMDB): 26.
Draft 1: Jacqueline Boyer, born Eliane Ducos on April 23, 1941, in Paris, France, is a French singer and actress. She is the daughter of performers Jacques Pills and Lucienne Boyer. In 1960, Boyer won the Eurovision Song Contest for France performing the song Tom Pillibi, which featured music by André Popp and lyrics by Pierre Cour. At 18 years and 341 days old, she was the first teenager to win the contest and remained the youngest winner until 1964. Her single reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart in May 1960. As an actress, she is known for her work in Headquarters State Secret (1960), Quentin Durward (1971), and Populaire (2012).
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Career overview
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Name: Jacqueline Boyer (born Eliane Ducos).
Birth Date: 23 April 1941.
Birth Place: Paris, France.
Profession: French singer and actress.
Parents: Jacques Pills and Lucienne Boyer (performers/singers).
Eurovision: Won 1960 for France with "Tom Pillibi" (music by André Popp, lyrics by Pierre Cour).
Acting Credits mentioned: Headquarters State Secret (1960), Quentin Durward (1971), Populaire (2012).
TMDB Known Credits: 26.
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Jacqueline Boyer, born Eliane Ducos on April 23, 1941, in Paris, France, is a French singer and actress. She is the daughter of performers Jacques Pills and Lucienne Boyer. Boyer achieved significant recognition in 1960 when she won the Eurovision Song Contest for France. Her winning song, Tom Pillibi, featured music composed by André Popp and lyrics by Pierre Cour. At the time of her victory, she was 18 years and 341 days old, making her the first teenager to win the contest and the youngest winner until 1964.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In addition to her musical career, Boyer has worked as an actress. Her known credits include 26 entries. Her filmography includes roles in Headquarters State Secret in 1960, Quentin Durward in 1971, and Populaire in 2012.
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Jacqueline Boyer, born Eliane Ducos on April 23, 1941, in Paris, France, is a French singer and actress. She is the daughter of performers Jacques Pills and Lucienne Boyer. Boyer is recognized for winning the 1960 Eurovision Song Contest representing France with the song Tom Pillibi. The music for this song was composed by André Popp, with lyrics by Pierre Cour. At 18 years and 341 days of age during her victory, she was the first teenager to win the contest and remained the youngest winner until 1964. Following the death of Lys Assia in 2018, Boyer became the longest surviving winning singer of the Eurovision Song Contest as of 2023.
As an actress, Boyer has 26 known credits. Her work in film includes appearances in Headquarters State Secret in 1960, Quentin Durward in 1971, and Populaire in 2012.
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Jacqueline Boyer, born Eliane Ducos on April 23, 1941, in Paris, France, is a French singer and
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- Schlager-Spaß (2018) as Self
- Chanter la vie (2001) as Self
- Das ZDF-Sommerhitfestival (1999) as Self
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self
- La Chance aux chansons (1984) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- So schön wie heut', so müßt' es bleiben (1981) as Self
- Peppermint Soda (1977) as Petitbon
- Musik ist Trumpf (1975) as Self
- Die ZDF-Hitparade (1969) as Self
- Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde (1969) as Self
- Auf den Flügeln bunter Träume (1968) as Self
- Continental Showcase (1966) as Self
- Musik und Information (1966) as Self
- Soeben eingetroffen (1965) as self
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
- Der goldene Schuß (1964) as Self
- Musik für Sie (1963) as Self
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self
- Treffpunkt Telebar (1961) as Self
- Bei Charly (1961) as Self
- Das Rätsel der grünen Spinne (1960) as Self
- Schlager-Raketen (1960) as Self
- Gauner-Serenade (1960) as Self
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Contestant
- Caravan (1946) as Young Oriana
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jacqueline Boyer best known for?
Jacqueline Boyer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986), Champs-Elysées (1982), Rika 2: Lonely Wanderer (1973), Die ZDF-Hitparade (1969).
When and where was Jacqueline Boyer born?
Jacqueline Boyer was born on April 23, 1941 in Paris,France.
How many credits does Jacqueline Boyer have?
Jacqueline Boyer has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 2018.
What is Jacqueline Boyer's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Jacqueline Boyer (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Jacqueline Boyer (born Eliane Ducos...
Jacqueline Boyer by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self — aged about 23
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Contestant — aged about 15
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self — aged about 20
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 41
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self — aged about 45
- Die ZDF-Hitparade (1969) as Self — aged about 28
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