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French singer, songwriter, pianist, film composer, poet, painter, screenwriter, writer, actor and director
The major figure in post-war French pop, known for his lush productions, rich baritone voice, and provocative material.
| Born | April 2, 1928 |
| Hometown | Paris, France |
| Height | 5'10" (1.79m) |
| Spouse | Béatrice Pancrazzi (m 1964 - 1966) , Elisabeth "Lize" Levitsky (m 1951 - 1957) |
| Partner | Caroline Paulus , Jane Birkin |
| Children | Charlotte Gainsbourg |
| Parents | Olia Ginsburg , Joseph Ginsburg |
Top Stories
Jane Birkin review – electrifying moments from a singer with remarkable poise
- Birkin’s voice is as bewitching as ever in this show that looks back on everything from the Gainsbourg years to her graceful recent album
Videos
The cult of Gainsbourg to be consecrated with museum at his Paris home
Thirty years after his death, Serge Gainsbourg remains an icon in France. There are now plans to mark that anniversary with a dedicated museum at the singer-songwriter's apartment in the Saint-Germain neighbourhood. His former Parisian home is already a place of pilgrimage for the many fans of the artist.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Cannabis
R
1h 36min
1976
Charlotte Forever
1h 35min
1986
Paris n'existe pas
1h 40min
1968
Samson
1h 30min
1961
The Pleasure Pit
R
1h 40min
1972
Slogan
GP
1h 30min
1970
Brigitte Bardot
1968
L'inconnu de Shandigor
1h 30min
1968
Albums
Histoire de Melody Nelson
1971
Claqueur de Mots. 1958-1959
2010
Serge Gainsbourg 02 [DVD]
2005
Serge Gainsbourg 01 [DVD]
2005
Cannabis [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
2003
Inedits
2003
Pop Sessions
2001
69 Annee Erotique
1999
De Gainsbourg à Gainsbarre, Vol. 1
1995
Master Serie, Vol. 2: No Comment
1991
Master Serie, Vol. 3: Mon Legionnaire
1991
Gainsbourg, Vol. 9: Anna B.O.F., 1967 1976 1980
1989
Poinconneur des Lilas
1989
Gainsbourg, Vol. 7: L'Homme a Tete de Chou, 1975-1978
1989
Zénith de Gainsbourg
1989
Gainsbourg, Vol. 2: La Javanaise
1989
Gainsbourg, Vol. 8: Aux Armes et Cætera, 1979-1981
1989
Gainsbourg, Vol. 5: Je T'Aime Moi Non Plus, 1969-1971
1989
Gainsbourg, Vol. 4: Initials B.B., 1966-1968
1989
You're Under Arrest
1987
Gainsbourg Live
1986
Love on the Beat
1984
Mauvaises Nouvelles des Etoiles
1981
Enregistrement Public au Theatre le Palace
1980
Aux Armes et Cætera
1979
Madame Claude [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1977
Je T'Aime Moi Non Plus
1976
Homme à Tête de Chou
1976
Rock Around the Bunker
1975