- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 8, 1929
- Place of Birth
- Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
- Died
- October 9, 1978
Jacques Brel
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 songs were recorded by many performers, including Bowie, Walker, Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, The Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, James Dean Bradfield, Frank Sinatra, and Andy Williams. Brel was a successful actor, appearing in 10 films. He directed two films, one of which, …
Filmography
movieChita: A Legendary Celebration
2020 · Songs
movieLino Ventura, la part intime
2018 · Self (archive footage)
movieJacques Brel, fou de vivre
2017 · Self (archive footage)
movieJacques Brel, une vie à mille temps
2015 · Self (archive footage)
movieLa Folle Histoire de François Pignon - De La chèvre au Dîner de cons
2015 · Self (archive footage)
movieNe me quitte pas
2013 · Songs
movieJ’aime les Belges !
2008 · Self (archive footage)
movieBrel à Knokke
2008 · Self
movieScott Walker: 30 Century Man
2007 · Self (archive footage)
tvLegends
2006 · Self (archive footage)
movieJacques Brel - Comme quand on était beau
2003 · Self
Man of La Mancha
movieMan of La Mancha
1998 · Translator
movieI'm a Gigolo
1994 · Songs
movieItinerary of a Spoiled Child
1988 · In Memory Of
tvLe monde est à vous
1987 · Self (archive footage)
tvSacrée soirée
1987 · Self (archive footage)
movieJenny Arean: Gescheiden Vrouw op Oorlogspad
1986 · Lyricist
movieBrel
1985 · Music, Lyricist
Brel, un cri
movieBrel, un cri
1985 · Self (archive footage)
Brel
movieBrel
1982 · Self (archive footage)
tvChamps-Elysées
1982 · Self (archive footage)
movieJacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
1975 · Self, Theatre Play, Original Music Composer
movieA Pain in the Ass
1973 · François Pignon, Original Music Composer
movieFar West
1973 · Jacques, Director, Screenplay, Original Music Composer
movieThe Bar at the Crossing
1972 · Vincent Van Horst, Original Music Composer
movieMoney Money Money
1972 · Jacques
tvMidi trente
1972 · Self
movieFranz
1972 · Léon, Director, Writer, Original Music Composer
tvLe Grand Échiquier
1972 · Self
movieLaw Breakers
1971 · Investigating Judge Bernard Level
Samedi soir
tvSamedi soir
1971 · Self
movieMont-Dragon
1970 · Georges Dormond - un aspirant dégradé
movieTintin and the Temple of the Sun
1969 · Songs
movieMy Uncle Benjamin
1969 · Benjamin Rathery, Original Music Composer
movieBrel, Brassens, Ferré, trois hommes sur la photo
1969 · Self
Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde
tvUnsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde
1969 · Self
movieFrance, Song
1969 · Himself
movieBonnot's Gang
1968 · Raymond la Science
movieRisky Business
1967 · Jean Doucet, Original Music Composer
Ultra, je t'aime
movieUltra, je t'aime
1967 · Narrateur
Pitié pour une ombre
moviePitié pour une ombre
1967 · Narrator
The Man Who Dares
movieThe Man Who Dares
1967 · Introducer
movieJacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'Olympia
1966 · Self, Music
Le testament de Mr Breggins
movieLe testament de Mr Breggins
1965 · Narrateur
movieJacques Brel à Knokke-le-Zoute, 1963
1963 · Self
moviePetit Jour
1962 · Self
tvDiscorama
1959 · Self