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About Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel was a top Belgian vocalist, composer, actor, and filmmaker whose intelligent and dramatic songs earned him lots of admirers from all over the world.
Despite the fact that he wrote and recorded most of his songs in French and Dutch, he also had an impact on English-speaking singers like Scott Walker and David Bowie.
Brel was also a popular actor who appeared in films such as “L'aventure”, “c'est l'aventure”, and “Franz”. As of July 2021, Brel was the third most successful Belgian music artist of all time, with over 25 million albums sold worldwide.
Some of his numerous albums were titled:
- “Grand Jacques” – 1954
- “L'Homme de la Mancha” - 1968
- “Infiniment” – 2003
Parents
- Élisabeth "Lisette"
- Romain Brel
Spouse
Thérèse Michielsen (divorced in 1978)
Children
- France Brel
- Chantal Brel
- Isabelle Brel
Alma mater
Institut Saint-Louis
Trivia
He is of Flemish ancestry.
He performed in theaters and fine arts during his high school days in Brussels, Belgium.
In 1952, he penned his first songs, and the following year, he published his debut album, “La Foire”.
The Belgian directed the French comedy-drama series titled “Le Far West”.
He died of lung cancer.
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F.A.Q. about Jacques Brel
When is his birthday?
Jacques Brel's birthday is on April 8, 1929.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jacques Brel's birthday is in 45 days
How old was Jacques Brel when he died?
He was 49 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 9, 1978.
How old would he be today?
Jacques Brel would be 95 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Jacques Brel from?
He was born in Schaarbeek, Belgium.