Gilbert Bécaud

French singer, composer, pianist and actor (1927–2001)
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Gilbert Bécaud
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Gilbert Bécaud

Summary

Gilbert Bécaud is a human[1]. Born in Toulon[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1927[3]. He passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. He died on December 18, 2001[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], singer[8], actor[9], and singer-songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (562 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toulon[2], Gilbert Bécaud…
  • Gilbert Bécaud passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].
  • Gilbert Bécaud was born on October 24, 1927[3].
  • Gilbert Bécaud died on December 18, 2001[5].
  • Gilbert Bécaud is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Gilbert Bécaud's tomb[13].
  • Among Gilbert Bécaud's spouses was Monique Nicolas[14].
  • Gilbert Bécaud was married to Kitty Bécaud[15].
  • A child of Gilbert Bécaud was Gilbert Bécaud[16].
  • A child of Gilbert Bécaud was Emily Bécaud[17].
  • Gilbert Bécaud held citizenship in France[18].
  • Gilbert Bécaud worked as a composer[6].
  • Gilbert Bécaud worked as a pianist[7].
  • Gilbert Bécaud worked as a singer[8].
  • Gilbert Bécaud worked as an actor[9].
  • Gilbert Bécaud's professions included singer-songwriter[10].
  • Gilbert Bécaud's education included a stint at Conservatory of Nice[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is Roza[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is L'important c'est la rose[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is What Now My Love[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is Nathalie[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is Mes mains[24].
  • Gilbert Bécaud received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Gilbert Bécaud received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Gilbert Bécaud received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Gilbert Bécaud was born in Toulon[2]. He was born on October 24, 1927[3].

Education

Gilbert Bécaud was educated at Conservatory of Nice[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], singer[8], actor[9], and singer-songwriter[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Roza[20], a dramatico-musical work[28]; L'important c'est la rose[21], a musical work/composition[29]; What Now My Love[22], a musical work/composition[30]; Nathalie[23], a song[31]; and Mes mains[24], a musical work/composition[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[39], a decoration[40], in Germany[41]; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[42], an order of merit[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1951[45]; and Order of La Pléiade[46], an order[47], founded in 1976[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Monique Nicolas[14] and Kitty Bécaud[15]. Children include Gilbert Bécaud[16], 1953–2022[49] and Emily Bécaud[17], a singer[50], b. 1972[51], of France[52].

Death and Burial

Gilbert Bécaud died on December 18, 2001[5]. He passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[53]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and his tomb[13].

Why It Matters

Gilbert Bécaud ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (562 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Bécaud born?

Gilbert Bécaud was born in Toulon[2].

Where did Gilbert Bécaud die?

Gilbert Bécaud died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].

Who was Gilbert Bécaud married to?

Gilbert Bécaud's spouses include Monique Nicolas[14] and Kitty Bécaud[15].

What did Gilbert Bécaud do for work?

Gilbert Bécaud worked as composer[6], pianist[7], singer[8], actor[9], and singer-songwriter[10].

Where did Gilbert Bécaud go to school?

Gilbert Bécaud was educated at Conservatory of Nice[19].

What awards did Gilbert Bécaud receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[27], and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[39].

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  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . androom.home.xs4all.nl. Retrieved . androom.home.xs4all.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [27] . MusicMe. Retrieved . musicme.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [53] . Billboard. Retrieved . billboard.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, pianist, singer +2
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  2. 13d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at Conservatory of Nice
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