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Michel Legrand

Known For
Sound
Born
February 24, 1932 in Bécon-les-Bruyères, Paris, France
Died
January 26, 2019
Active Years
1952–2025 (74 Years)
Total Credits
273 credits in database
Sound Born Feb 24, 1932 Died Jan 26, 2019 Bécon-les-Bruyères, Paris, France 273 credits
273
Total Credits
1952–2025
74 Years Career Span
122
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Michel Legrand works in sound. Born February 24, 1932 in Bécon-les-Bruyères, Paris, France. Died January 26, 2019. Archytele tracks 273 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

May December

2023
Film

I Lost Albert

2018
Film

The Guardians

2017
Film

Love Lasts Three Years

as Self
Film

And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen...

2002

Vivement dimanche

as Self

Once Upon a Time... The Explorers

1996

Once Upon a Time... The Discoverers

1994
Film

Prêt-à-Porter

1994
Film

Carry On Cowboy

1965
Film

Gaspard and Robinson

1990
Film

Switching Channels

1988

Frequent co-stars

Corinne Marchand 1 shared title
Antoine Bourseiller 1 shared title
Dominique Davray 1 shared title
Dorothée Blanck 1 shared title
José Luis de Vilallonga 1 shared title
Loye Payen 1 shared title
Renée Duchateau 1 shared title
Lucienne Marchand 1 shared title
Serge Korber 1 shared title
Robert Postec 1 shared title

Career timeline

Quincy Jones, Music Man
Jacques Demy: The Pink and the BlackOnce Upon a Time Michel Legrand
May December · Music
Il était une fois Champs-ÉlyséesDans les pas de Jean-Paul RappeneauMichel Legrand, la musique enchantée · Original Music ComposerMichel Legrand, enchanted music · Original Music ComposerMichel Legrand, enchanted music · Author
Hommage à Michel Legrand et Jacques Demy au festival Sœurs JumellesFrançoise Dorléac, from The Man from Rio to The Young Girls of Rochefort
La La LaThe Other Side of the Wind · Original Music ComposerI Lost Albert · Original Music ComposerMichel Legrand, sans demi-mesureA Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making
The Guardians · Original Music Composer
The Price of Fame · Original Music ComposerLes Parapluies de Cherbourg · Music DirectorLes Parapluies de Cherbourg · Author
Love Lasts Three YearsMichel Legrand and the Cinema
Oscar and the Lady in Pink · Original Music Composer
Once Upon a Time... Planet Earth · Original Music ComposerThe Beaches of AgnèsDisco · Original Music ComposerLa chanson 'Lola'Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Callas Assoluta
Frankie Laine: An American DreamerDeadly Lessons · Original Music Composer
Cavalcade · Original Music Composer
The Young Girls of Rochefort · Music Arranger
Un film et son époqueAmber Wings · Original Music Composer
And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... · Original Music Composer
Season's Beatings · Original Music Composer
Vivement dimancheMadeline · Original Music Composer
Once Upon a Time... The Explorers · Original Music ComposerThe Ring · Original Music Composer
The Real Shlemiel · Original Music ComposerThe World of Jacques DemyThe World of Jacques Demy · Original Music ComposerLes Miserables · Original Music Composer
Once Upon a Time... The Discoverers · Original Music ComposerPrêt-à-Porter · Original Music Composer
The Pickle · Original Music ComposerThe Young Girls Turn 25The Young Girls Turn 25 · Original Music Composer
Love at First Sight · DirectorOnce Upon a Time... The Americas · Original Music Composer
Mountain of Diamonds · Original Music ComposerDingo · Original Music Composer
Flight from Paradise · Original Music ComposerEternity · Original Music ComposerEternity · ConductorGaspard and Robinson · Original Music ComposerNot a Penny More, Not a Penny Less · Original Music Composer
The Jeweller's Shop · Original Music ComposerFive Days in June · DirectorFive Days in June · Writer
Switching Channels · Original Music ComposerThree Seats for the 26th · Original Music ComposerUn coupable · Original Music Composer
Sacrée soiréeLe monde est à vousNulle part ailleursOnce Upon a Time... Life · Original Music ComposerCasanova · Original Music Composer
As Summers Die · Original Music ComposerYou've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know... · Original Music Composer

Full Filmography

273 titles
  • Quincy Jones, Music Man (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jacques Demy: The Pink and the Black (2024)
  • Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand (2024) as Self
  • May December (2023) Music
  • Il était une fois Champs-Élysées (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Dans les pas de Jean-Paul Rappeneau (2022) as Self
  • Michel Legrand, la musique enchantée (2022) Original Music Composer
  • Michel Legrand, enchanted music (2022) Original Music Composer
  • Advertisement
  • Michel Legrand, enchanted music (2022) Author
  • Michel Legrand, enchanted music (2022) Compositor
  • Le cinéma de Michel Legrand (2022) Original Music Composer
  • Hommage à Michel Legrand et Jacques Demy au festival Sœurs Jumelles (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Françoise Dorléac, from The Man from Rio to The Young Girls of Rochefort (2021) as self
  • La La La (2018) as Self - Music Composer
  • The Other Side of the Wind (2018) Original Music Composer
  • I Lost Albert (2018) Original Music Composer
  • Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure (2018) as Self
  • A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making (2018) as Self - Composer
  • Françoise Dorléac, une promesse (2018) as Self
  • The Guardians (2017) Original Music Composer
  • The Price of Fame (2015) Original Music Composer
  • Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (2015) Music Director
  • Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (2015) Author
  • Love Lasts Three Years (2011) as Self
  • Michel Legrand and the Cinema (2011) as Musician
  • Oscar and the Lady in Pink (2009) Original Music Composer
  • Once Upon a Time... Planet Earth (2008) Original Music Composer
  • The Beaches of Agnès (2008) as Self (archive footage)
  • Disco (2008) Original Music Composer
  • La chanson 'Lola' (2008) as Self
  • Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (2008) as Self
  • Callas Assoluta (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006) as Self
  • Deadly Lessons (2006) Original Music Composer
  • Cavalcade (2005) Original Music Composer
  • The Young Girls of Rochefort (2004) Music Arranger
  • Un film et son époque (2003) as Self
  • Amber Wings (2003) Original Music Composer
  • And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2002) Original Music Composer
  • Season's Beatings (1999) Original Music Composer
  • Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
  • Madeline (1998) Original Music Composer
  • Once Upon a Time... The Explorers (1996) Original Music Composer
  • The Ring (1996) Original Music Composer
  • The Real Shlemiel (1995) Original Music Composer
  • The World of Jacques Demy (1995) as Self
  • The World of Jacques Demy (1995) Original Music Composer
  • Les Miserables (1995) Original Music Composer
  • Once Upon a Time... The Discoverers (1994) Original Music Composer
  • Prêt-à-Porter (1994) Original Music Composer
  • The Pickle (1993) Original Music Composer
  • The Young Girls Turn 25 (1993) as Self
  • The Young Girls Turn 25 (1993) Original Music Composer
  • Love at First Sight (1992) Director
  • Once Upon a Time... The Americas (1992) Original Music Composer
  • Mountain of Diamonds (1991) Original Music Composer
  • Dingo (1991) Original Music Composer
  • Flight from Paradise (1990) Original Music Composer
  • Eternity (1990) Original Music Composer
  • Eternity (1990) Conductor
  • Gaspard and Robinson (1990) Original Music Composer
  • Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less (1990) Original Music Composer
  • Carnaval (1990) Main Title Theme Composer
  • The Jeweller's Shop (1989) Original Music Composer
  • Five Days in June (1989) Director
  • Five Days in June (1989) Writer
  • Switching Channels (1988) Original Music Composer
  • Three Seats for the 26th (1988) Original Music Composer
  • Un coupable (1988) Original Music Composer
  • Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
  • Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
  • Nulle part ailleurs (1987) as Self
  • Once Upon a Time... Life (1987) Original Music Composer
  • Casanova (1987) Original Music Composer
  • Spiral (1987) Original Music Composer
  • As Summers Die (1986) Original Music Composer
  • You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know... (1986) Original Music Composer
  • Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
  • Going and Coming Back (1985) Original Music Composer
  • Palace (1985) Original Music Composer
  • Parking (1985) Original Music Composer
  • Zoom the White Dolphin (1985) Original Music Composer
  • Promises to Keep (1985) Original Music Composer
  • Hell Train (1985) Original Music Composer
  • The Jesse Owens Story (1984) Original Music Composer
  • Paroles et musique (1984) Original Music Composer
  • Secret Places (1984) Original Music Composer
  • Never Say Never Again (1983) Original Music Composer
  • Yentl (1983) Original Music Composer
  • Yentl (1983) Songs
  • A Love in Germany (1983) Original Music Composer
  • Revenge of the Humanoids (1983) Original Music Composer
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - Main Guest
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
  • Once Upon a Time… Space (1982) Original Music Composer
  • A Woman Called Golda (1982) Original Music Composer
  • Slapstick of Another Kind (1982) Original Music Composer
  • The Button (1982) Original Music Composer
  • Bankers Also Have Souls (1982) Original Music Composer
  • Best Friends (1982) Music
  • Best Friends (1982) Original Music Composer
  • Best Friends (1982) Songs
  • Your Ticket Is No Longer Valid (1981) Original Music Composer
  • Bolero (1981) Original Music Composer
  • The Mountain Men (1980) Original Music Composer
  • Atlantic City (1980) Original Music Composer
  • Atlantic City (1980) Conductor
  • Falling in Love Again (1980) Original Music Composer
  • The Hunter (1980) Original Music Composer
  • Lady Oscar (1979) Original Music Composer
  • The Fabulous Adventures of the Legendary Baron Munchausen (1979) Original Music Composer
  • Once Upon a Time… Man (1978) Original Music Composer
  • The Phoenix (1978) Original Music Composer
  • Roads to the South (1978) Original Music Composer
  • One Can Say It Without Getting Angry (1978) Original Music Composer
  • The Other Side of Midnight (1977) Original Music Composer
  • Gulliver's Travels (1977) Original Music Composer
  • 30 millions d'amis (1976) as Self
  • Cérémonie des César (1976) as Self - Presenter
  • Cérémonie des César (1976) as Self - Host
  • La Décharge (1976) Original Music Composer
  • Gable and Lombard (1976) Original Music Composer
  • Ode to Billy Joe (1976) Original Music Composer
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Numéro un (1975) as Self
  • Système 2 (1975) as Self
  • The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1975) Original Music Composer
  • Lovers Like Us (1975) Original Music Composer
  • Ann-Margret Smith (1975) as Self
  • Cage Without a Key (1975) Original Music Composer
  • Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York (1975) Original Music Composer
  • Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
  • It's Good to Be Alive (1974) Original Music Composer
  • Give Me Liberty (1974) Music
  • Our Time (1974) Original Music Composer
  • Our Time (1974) Conductor
  • The Three Musketeers (1973) Original Music Composer
  • Le Temps de vivre... Le Temps d'aimer (1973) Original Music Composer
  • 40 Carats (1973) Original Music Composer
  • F for Fake (1973) Original Music Composer
  • A Slightly Pregnant Man (1973) Original Music Composer
  • Cops and Robbers (1973) Original Music Composer
  • Breezy (1973) Original Music Composer
  • Impossible Object (1973) Original Music Composer
  • The Hostage Gang (1973) Original Music Composer
  • Bequest to the Nation (1973) Original Music Composer
  • A Doll's House (1973) Original Music Composer
  • A Doll's House (1973) Conductor
  • The Adventures Of Don Quixote (1973) Original Music Composer
  • Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
  • Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self - Main Guest
  • ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Self
  • ABC Afterschool Special (1972) Book
  • ABC Afterschool Special (1972) Original Music Composer
  • The Old Maid (1972) Original Music Composer
  • The Old Maid (1972) Conductor
  • Not Dumb, the Bird (1972) Original Music Composer
  • One Is a Lonely Number (1972) Conductor
  • One Is a Lonely Number (1972) Original Music Composer
  • The Outside Man (1972) Original Music Composer
  • Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Original Music Composer
  • Hearth Fires (1972) Original Music Composer
  • A Time for Loving (1972) as Grondin
  • A Time for Loving (1972) Original Music Composer
  • Portnoy's Complaint (1972) Original Music Composer
  • La Vie sentimentale de Georges le tueur (1972) Original Music Composer
  • Samedi soir (1971) as Self
  • Summer of '42 (1971) Original Music Composer
  • The Go-Between (1971) Original Music Composer
  • Le Mans (1971) Original Music Composer
  • Brian's Song (1971) Original Music Composer
  • The Married Couple of the Year Two (1971) Original Music Composer
  • Touch and Go (1971) Original Music Composer
  • A Little Sun in Cold Water (1971) Original Music Composer
  • Donkey Skin (1970) Original Music Composer
  • Donkey Skin (1970) Songs
  • Wuthering Heights (1970) Original Music Composer
  • To Catch a Pebble (1970) Original Music Composer
  • The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun (1970) Original Music Composer
  • Pieces of Dreams (1970) Original Music Composer
  • Pieces of Dreams (1970) Songs
  • The Swimming Pool (1969) Original Music Composer
  • Play Dirty (1969) Conductor
  • Play Dirty (1969) Original Music Composer
  • Castle Keep (1969) Conductor
  • Castle Keep (1969) Original Music Composer
  • The Happy Ending (1969) Original Music Composer
  • The Happy Ending (1969) Songs
  • The Picasso Summer (1969) Original Music Composer
  • The Picasso Summer (1969) Conductor
  • The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Original Music Composer
  • The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Conductor
  • Ice Station Zebra (1968) Original Music Composer
  • Ice Station Zebra (1968) Conductor
  • The Man in the Buick (1968) Music Director
  • The Man in the Buick (1968) Original Music Composer
  • Sweet November (1968) Original Music Composer
  • How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life (1968) Original Music Composer
  • A Hatful of Rain (1968) Original Music Composer
  • The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) Songs
  • The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) Original Music Composer
  • The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) Other
  • The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) Music Director
  • Pretty Polly (1967) Original Music Composer
  • Pretty Polly (1967) Conductor
  • La Chinoise (1967) Original Music Composer
  • The Oldest Profession (1967) Original Music Composer
  • 1999 A.D. (1967) Original Music Composer
  • Behind the Screen (1966) as Self
  • A Matter of Resistance (1966) Original Music Composer
  • Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? (1966) Original Music Composer
  • Funny Money (1966) Original Music Composer
  • The Plastic Dome of Norma Jean (1966) Original Music Composer
  • The Plastic Dome of Norma Jean (1966) Conductor
  • Behind the screens : Les demoiselles de Rochefort (1966) as Self
  • L’Or et le plomb (1966) as Musician
  • The Spy Who Went Into Hell (1965) Original Music Composer
  • The Botanical Avatar of Mademoiselle Flora (1965) Original Music Composer
  • The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) as Jean (singing voice) (uncredited)
  • The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) Original Music Composer
  • The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) Conductor
  • The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) Songs
  • Band of Outsiders (1964) Original Music Composer
  • Agent 38-24-36 (1964) Original Music Composer
  • The Lovers of the France (1964) Original Music Composer
  • From a Distant Gaze (1964) Original Music Composer
  • The World's Most Beautiful Swindlers (1964) Original Music Composer
  • Le Grand Escroc (1964) Original Music Composer
  • The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
  • Maigret Sees Red (1963) Original Music Composer
  • The Lovely Month of May (1963) Original Music Composer
  • Illuminations (1963) Music
  • Bay of Angels (1963) Original Music Composer
  • L'Amérique lunaire (1963) Music
  • Love is a Ball (1963) Original Music Composer
  • Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) as Bob, the Pianist
  • Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) Original Music Composer
  • Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) Songs
  • Vivre Sa Vie (1962) Original Music Composer
  • The Seven Deadly Sins (1962) Original Music Composer
  • La Paresse (1962) Original Music Composer
  • Lust (1962) Original Music Composer
  • La Gourmandise (1962) Sound
  • The Gentleman from Epsom (1962) Original Music Composer
  • Eva (1962) Original Music Composer
  • Playtime in Paris (1962) Original Music Composer
  • Fiancés on the Bridge (1962) Original Music Composer
  • Fiancés on the Bridge (1962) Musician
  • A Swelled Head (1962) Original Music Composer
  • L'Envie (1962) Music
  • La Colère (1962) Music
  • The Counterfeiters of Paris (1961) Original Music Composer
  • Lola (1961) Original Music Composer
  • A Woman Is a Woman (1961) Original Music Composer
  • Melancholia (1961) Original Music Composer
  • It Means That Much to Me (1961) Original Music Composer
  • America as Seen by a Frenchman (1960) Original Music Composer
  • Jack of Spades (1960) Original Music Composer
  • The Door Slams (1960) Original Music Composer
  • The French Game (1960) Original Music Composer
  • Discorama (1959) as Self
  • Jours de mes années (1959) Music
  • Sinners of Paris (1958) Original Music Composer
  • The Tricyclist (1957) Original Music Composer
  • Too Many Lovers (1957) Conductor
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
  • Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
  • Razzia (1955) Music Director
  • Razzia (1955) Music Arranger
  • Lovers' Net (1955) Original Music Composer
  • Visages de Paris (1955) Original Music Composer
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self
  • Her Last Christmas (1952) as Conductor (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Michel Legrand best known for?

Michel Legrand is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including May December (2023), I Lost Albert (2018), The Guardians (2017), Love Lasts Three Years (2011).

When and where was Michel Legrand born?

Michel Legrand was born on February 24, 1932 in Bécon-les-Bruyères, Paris, France. They passed away on January 26, 2019.

How many credits does Michel Legrand have?

Michel Legrand has accumulated over 273 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2025.

What is Michel Legrand's background in cinema and television?

Michel Jean Legrand (24 February 1932 – 26 January 2019) was a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, jazz pianist, and singer. Legrand was a prolific composer, having written more than 200 film and television scores, in addition to many songs. His scores for two of the films of French New Wave director Jacques ...

Michel Legrand by the numbers

273credits
236films
37TV series
1952–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (273) Born on February 24 In memoriam 2019

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