Jacques Brel
Acting Born Apr 8, 1929 Died Oct 9, 1978 Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium 62 credits
Biography
Jacques Brel works in acting. Born April 8, 1929 in Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium. Died October 9, 1978. Archytele tracks 62 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Chita: A Legendary Celebration · Songs
Lino Ventura, la part intime
Jacques Brel, fou de vivre
Jacques Brel, une vie à mille tempsLa Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons
Ne me quitte pas · Songs
J’aime les Belges !Brel à Knokke
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
Legends
Jacques Brel - Comme quand on était beau
Man of La Mancha · Translator
I'm a Gigolo · Songs
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child · In Memory Of
Sacrée soiréeLe monde est à vous
Jenny Arean: Gescheiden Vrouw op Oorlogspad · Lyricist
Brel · MusicBrel · LyricistBrel, un cri
Champs-ElyséesBrel
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in ParisJacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris · Theatre PlayJacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris · Original Music Composer
A Pain in the AssA Pain in the Ass · Original Music ComposerFar WestFar West · DirectorFar West · Screenplay
Le Grand ÉchiquierMidi trenteMoney Money MoneyThe Bar at the CrossingThe Bar at the Crossing · Original Music Composer
Samedi soirLaw Breakers
Mont-Dragon
Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen StundeTintin and the Temple of the Sun · SongsFrance, SongMy Uncle BenjaminMy Uncle Benjamin · Original Music Composer
Bonnot's Gang
The Man Who DaresRisky BusinessRisky Business · Original Music ComposerUltra, je t'aimePitié pour une ombre
Jacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'OlympiaJacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'Olympia · Music
Le testament de Mr Breggins
Jacques Brel à Knokke-le-Zoute, 1963
Petit Jour
Discorama
Full Filmography
62 titles- Chita: A Legendary Celebration (2020) Songs
- Lino Ventura, la part intime (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Jacques Brel, fou de vivre (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Jacques Brel, une vie à mille temps (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- La Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Ne me quitte pas (2013) Songs
- J’aime les Belges ! (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Brel à Knokke (2008) as Self
- Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Legends (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Jacques Brel - Comme quand on était beau (2003) as Self
- Man of La Mancha (1998) Translator
- I'm a Gigolo (1994) Songs
- Itinerary of a Spoiled Child (1988) In Memory Of
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- Jenny Arean: Gescheiden Vrouw op Oorlogspad (1986) Lyricist
- Brel (1985) Music
- Brel (1985) Lyricist
- Brel, un cri (1985) as Self (archive footage)
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- Brel (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (1975) as Self
- Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (1975) Theatre Play
- Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (1975) Original Music Composer
- A Pain in the Ass (1973) as François Pignon
- A Pain in the Ass (1973) Original Music Composer
- Far West (1973) as Jacques
- Far West (1973) Director
- Far West (1973) Screenplay
- Far West (1973) Original Music Composer
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Midi trente (1972) as Self
- Money Money Money (1972) as Jacques
- The Bar at the Crossing (1972) as Vincent Van Horst
- The Bar at the Crossing (1972) Original Music Composer
- Franz (1972) as Léon
- Franz (1972) Writer
- Franz (1972) Original Music Composer
- Franz (1972) Director
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self
- Law Breakers (1971) as Investigating Judge Bernard Level
- Mont-Dragon (1970) as Georges Dormond - un aspirant dégradé
- Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde (1969) as Self
- Tintin and the Temple of the Sun (1969) Songs
- France, Song (1969) as Himself
- My Uncle Benjamin (1969) as Benjamin Rathery
- My Uncle Benjamin (1969) Original Music Composer
- Brel, Brassens, Ferré, trois hommes sur la photo (1969) as Self
- Bonnot's Gang (1968) as Raymond la Science
- The Man Who Dares (1967) as Introducer
- Risky Business (1967) as Jean Doucet
- Risky Business (1967) Original Music Composer
- Ultra, je t'aime (1967) as Narrateur
- Pitié pour une ombre (1967) as Narrator
- The Stork House (1967) as Self - Host
- Jacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'Olympia (1966) as Self
- Jacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'Olympia (1966) Music
- Le testament de Mr Breggins (1965) as Narrateur
- Jacques Brel à Knokke-le-Zoute, 1963 (1963) as Self
- Petit Jour (1962) as Self
- Discorama (1959) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jacques Brel best known for?
Jacques Brel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Legends (2006), Sacrée soirée (1987), Le monde est à vous (1987), Champs-Elysées (1982).
When and where was Jacques Brel born?
Jacques Brel was born on April 8, 1929 in Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium. They passed away on October 9, 1978.
How many credits does Jacques Brel have?
Jacques Brel has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2020.
What is Jacques Brel's background in cinema and television?
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 m...
Jacques Brel by the numbers
62credits
53films
9TV series
1959–2020active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 43
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 53
- Midi trente (1972) as Self — aged about 43
- Samedi soir (1971) as Self — aged about 42
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 58
- Legends (2006) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 77
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