Brigitte Fontaine
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Summary
Brigitte Fontaine was born on June 24, 1939[1], in Morlaix[2]. She has worked as a poet[3], singer-songwriter[4], playwright[5], novelist[6], and lyricist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,787 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Areski Belkacem[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Native language: French[11]
- Occupation: short story writer[12], singer[13], film actor[14], stage actor[15], recording artist[16], film director[17]
- Field of work: poetry[18]
- Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[19], Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Grande médaille de la chanson française[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Genre: chanson[23]
- Record label: Virgin Records[24], Saravah[25], Polydor[26]
- Discography: Brigitte Fontaine discography[27]
- Commons category: Brigitte Fontaine[28]
- Family name: Fontaine[29]
- Given name: Brigitte[30]
- Official website: http://espacesculturels.brigitte-fontaine.com/[31]
- Instrument: voice[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[33]
- Nickname: la Libellule[34]
- Name in native language: Brigitte Fontaine[35]
- Start of work period: 1963[36]
Why It Matters
Brigitte Fontaine has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Brigitte Fontaine born?
Brigitte Fontaine's place of birth was Morlaix[2].
Who was Brigitte Fontaine married to?
Brigitte Fontaine's spouses include Areski Belkacem[9].
What did Brigitte Fontaine do for work?
Brigitte Fontaine worked as a poet[3], singer-songwriter[4], playwright[5], novelist[6], and lyricist[7].
What awards did Brigitte Fontaine receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[19], Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], and Grande médaille de la chanson française[21].