Benjamin Biolay

French singer and actor (born 1973)
Person human Q182991
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Benjamin Biolay

Summary

Benjamin Biolay is a human[1]. He was born in Villefranche-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on January 20, 1973[3]. He worked as an actor[4], singer-songwriter[5], film actor[6], recording artist[7], and chansonnier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Biolay's place of birth was Villefranche-sur-Saône[2].
  • Benjamin Biolay was born on January 20, 1973[3].
  • A child of Benjamin Biolay was Anna Biolay[10].
  • Benjamin Biolay held citizenship in France[11].
  • Benjamin Biolay worked as an actor[4].
  • Benjamin Biolay worked as a singer-songwriter[5].
  • Benjamin Biolay's professions included film actor[6].
  • Benjamin Biolay worked as a recording artist[7].
  • Benjamin Biolay worked as a chansonnier[8].
  • Benjamin Biolay's professions included singer[12].
  • Benjamin Biolay was educated at Regional Conservatory of Lyon[13].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[14].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Officer of Arts and Letters[15].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year[16].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Victory of the album[17].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Victory of the album of chansons, variety[18].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Victory of the album of chansons, variety[19].
  • Benjamin Biolay is recorded as male[20].
  • Benjamin Biolay's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Benjamin Biolay's genre is chanson[22].
  • Benjamin Biolay's genre is pop rock[23].
  • Benjamin Biolay's record label is recorded as Virgin[24].
  • Benjamin Biolay's discography is recorded as Benjamin Biolay discography[25].
  • Benjamin Biolay's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Biolay[26].
  • Benjamin Biolay's family name is recorded as Biolay[27].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Biolay's place of birth was Villefranche-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on January 20, 1973[3].

Education

Benjamin Biolay's education included a stint at Regional Conservatory of Lyon[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], singer-songwriter[5], film actor[6], recording artist[7], chansonnier[8], and singer[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[14], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Officer of Arts and Letters[15], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year[16], a class of award[32], in France[33], founded in 1985[34]; Victory of the album[17], a music award[35], in France[36], founded in 1985[37]; Victory of the album of chansons, variety[18], a class of award[38], in France[39], founded in 2001[40]; and Victory of the album revelation of the year[41], a music award[42], in France[43], founded in 2001[44].

Personal Life

A child of Benjamin Biolay was Anna Biolay[10].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Biolay ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Biolay born?

Born in Villefranche-sur-Saône[2], Benjamin Biolay…

What did Benjamin Biolay do for work?

Benjamin Biolay worked as actor[4], singer-songwriter[5], film actor[6], recording artist[7], and chansonnier[8].

Where did Benjamin Biolay go to school?

Benjamin Biolay was educated at Regional Conservatory of Lyon[13].

What awards did Benjamin Biolay receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[14], Officer of Arts and Letters[15], Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year[16], and Victory of the album[17].

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  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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