What is Gilbert Bécaud's full name?
Francois Silly
Gilbert Bécaud nickname(s):
Monsieur 100.000 Volts, Monsieur Dynamite, The Atomic Bomb
Gilbert Bécaud date of birth:
October 24, 1927
How old was Gilbert Bécaud when died?
74
Where was Gilbert Bécaud born?
Toulon, France
When did Gilbert Bécaud die?
December 18, 2001
Where did Gilbert Bécaud die?
Paris, France
Why did Gilbert Bécaud die?
Cancer
Gilbert Bécaud body shape:
Average
What color are Gilbert Bécaud's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Gilbert Bécaud's hair?
Brown - Light
Gilbert Bécaud distinctive features:
Energetic Performance
Is Gilbert Bécaud gay or straight?
Straight
What is Gilbert Bécaud's ethnicity?
White
What is Gilbert Bécaud nationality?
French
What is Gilbert Bécaud's occupation?
Singer, Composer, Actor
Gilbert Bécaud claim to fame:
Nathalie
What genre is Gilbert Bécaud's work?
Contemporary music, Jazz, jazz
What instruments does Gilbert Bécaud play?
Vocals, guitar, piano
Gilbert Bécaud friends:
Amália
Short Biography
Gilbert Bécaud (24 October 1927 – 18 December 2001) was a French singer, composer, pianist and actor, known as "Monsieur 100.000 Volts" for his energetic performances. His best-known hits are "Nathalie" and "Et Maintenant", a 1961 release that became an English language hit as "What Now My Love". He remained a popular artist for nearly fifty years, identifiable in his dark blue suits, with a white shirt and "lucky tie"; blue with white polka dots. When asked to explain his gift he said, "A flower doesn't understand botany." His favourite venue was the Paris Olympia under the management of Bruno Coquatrix. He debuted there in 1954 and headlined in 1955, attracting 6, 000 on his first night, three times the capacity. On November 13, 1997, Bécaud was present for the re-opening of the venue after its reconstruction.