Acting · b. 1929 · Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium

Jacques Brel

Biography

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 modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became an influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers, such as Scott Walker, David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Marc Almond, Neil Hannon, and Rod McKuen. English translations of his...

Directed
Far West 1973 Franz 1972
Acting
Lino Ventura, la part intime Self (archive footage) 2018 Jacques Brel, fou de vivre Self (archive footage) 2017 Jacques Brel, une vie à mille temps Self (archive footage) 2015 La Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons Self (archive footage) 2015 J’aime les Belges ! Self (archive footage) 2008 Brel à Knokke Self 2008 Scott Walker: 30 Century Man Self (archive footage) 2007 Jacques Brel - Comme quand on était beau Self 2003 Brel, un cri Self (archive footage) 1985 Brel Self (archive footage) 1982 Money Money Money Jacques 1972 Law Breakers Investigating Judge Bernard Level 1971 Mont-Dragon Georges Dormond - un aspirant dégradé 1970 Brel, Brassens, Ferré, trois hommes sur la photo Self 1969 France, Song Himself 1969 Bonnot's Gang Raymond la Science 1968 Pitié pour une ombre Narrator 1967 Ultra, je t'aime Narrateur 1967 Le testament de Mr Breggins Narrateur 1965 Jacques Brel à Knokke-le-Zoute, 1963 Self 1963 Petit Jour Self 1962
Other Credits
Chita: A Legendary Celebration Songs 2020 Man of La Mancha Translator 1998 I'm a Gigolo Songs 1994 Itinerary of a Spoiled Child In Memory Of 1988 Jenny Arean: Gescheiden Vrouw op Oorlogspad Lyricist 1986 Brel Music 1985 Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris Theatre Play 1975 A Pain in the Ass Original Music Composer 1973 The Bar at the Crossing Original Music Composer 1972 Tintin and the Temple of the Sun Songs 1969 My Uncle Benjamin Original Music Composer 1969 Risky Business Original Music Composer 1967 Jacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'Olympia Music 1966
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