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], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (728 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[8]

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[9].
  • Benjamin Biolay held citizenship in France[10].
  • 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 was educated at Regional Conservatory of Lyon[11].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[12].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Officer of Arts and Letters[13].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year[14].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Victory of the album[15].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Victory of the album of chansons, variety[16].
  • Benjamin Biolay received the Victory of the album of chansons, variety[17].
  • Benjamin Biolay is recorded as male[18].
  • Benjamin Biolay's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Benjamin Biolay's genre is chanson[20].
  • Benjamin Biolay's genre is pop rock[21].
  • Benjamin Biolay's record label is recorded as Virgin[22].
  • Benjamin Biolay's discography is recorded as Benjamin Biolay discography[23].
  • Benjamin Biolay's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Biolay[24].
  • Benjamin Biolay's family name is recorded as Biolay[25].
  • Benjamin Biolay's given name is recorded as Benjamin[26].
  • Benjamin Biolay's given name is recorded as Gérard[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[11].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[12], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Officer of Arts and Letters[13], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year[14], a class of award[32], in France[33], founded in 1985[34]; Victory of the album[15], a music award[35], in France[36], founded in 1985[37]; Victory of the album of chansons, variety[16], 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[9].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Biolay ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (728 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 15 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], and recording artist[7].

Where did Benjamin Biolay go to school?

Benjamin Biolay was educated at Regional Conservatory of Lyon[11].

What awards did Benjamin Biolay receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[12], Officer of Arts and Letters[13], Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year[14], and Victory of the album[15].

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  1. [2] . lexpress.fr. lexpress.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . culture.gouv.fr. culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [41] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . lexpress.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation actor, singer-songwriter, film actor +1
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  3. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Chiara Mastroianni
    Award received
    Instrument tuba, voice, trumpet +2
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