Jane Birkin

British-French actress and singer (1946–2023)
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Jane Birkin

Summary

Jane Birkin is a human[1]. Born in London[2], she… she was born on December 14, 1946[3]. She passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on July 16, 2023[5]. She worked as a singer[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], recording artist[9], and screenwriter[10]. She ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,545 views/month, #2,032 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jane Birkin was born in London[2].
  • Born in Marylebone[12], Jane Birkin…
  • Jane Birkin died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jane Birkin died in Paris[13].
  • Jane Birkin was born on December 14, 1946[3].
  • Jane Birkin died on July 16, 2023[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Jane Birkin's father was David Leslie Birkin[15].
  • Jane Birkin's mother was Judy Campbell[16].
  • Jane Birkin was married to John Barry[17].
  • A child of Jane Birkin was Kate Barry[18].
  • A child of Jane Birkin was Charlotte Gainsbourg[19].
  • A child of Jane Birkin was Lou Doillon[20].
  • Jane Birkin held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • Jane Birkin held citizenship in France[22].
  • English was Jane Birkin's native language[23].
  • Jane Birkin's professions included singer[6].
  • Jane Birkin's professions included film actor[7].
  • Jane Birkin's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Jane Birkin worked as a recording artist[9].
  • Jane Birkin worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Jane Birkin's professions included film director[24].
  • Jane Birkin's field of work was acting[25].
  • Jane Birkin's field of work was film acting[26].
  • Jane Birkin's field of work was film screenwriting[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Marylebone[12], a town[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Jane Birkin was born on December 14, 1946[3]. Her father was David Leslie Birkin[15]. Her mother was Judy Campbell[16]. English was her native language[23].

Education

Educated at École Jeannine Manuel[33], a lycée[34], in France[35], founded in 1954[36] and Miss Ironside's School[37], a school[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], recording artist[9], screenwriter[10], and film director[24]. Fields of work include acting[25], a type of arts[40]; film acting[26]; film screenwriting[27], an occupation[41]; film direction[42], an activity[43]; singing[44], a type of activity[45]; and modelling[46], an economic activity[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[48], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Officer of the National Order of Merit[51], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; Victoires de la Musique – Female artist of the year[54], a class of award[55], in France[56], founded in 1985[57]; The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette[58]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[59]; and Victory of honor[60].

Personal Life

Among Jane Birkin's spouses was John Barry[17]. Children include Kate Barry[18], a photographer[61], 1967–2013[62], of United Kingdom[63]; Charlotte Gainsbourg[19], an actor[64], b. 1971[65], of United Kingdom[66], awarded the Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[67]; and Lou Doillon[20], a model[68], b. 1982[69], of France[70], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[71].

Death and Burial

Jane Birkin died on July 16, 2023[5]. Recorded place of death include 6th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[72], in France[73], founded in 1860[74] and Paris[13], a commune of France[75], in France[76], founded in -0300[77]. The cause of death was leukemia[78]. She is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jane Birkin include Birkin[79], a trademark[80].

Why It Matters

Jane Birkin ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,545 views/month, #2,032 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

Entities named for her include Birkin[79], a trademark[80].

FAQs

Where was Jane Birkin born?

Jane Birkin's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Jane Birkin die?

Jane Birkin died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jane Birkin's parents?

Jane Birkin's father was David Leslie Birkin[15]. Jane Birkin's mother was Judy Campbell[16].

Who was Jane Birkin married to?

Jane Birkin's spouses include John Barry[17].

What did Jane Birkin do for work?

Jane Birkin worked as singer[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], recording artist[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Jane Birkin go to school?

Jane Birkin was educated at École Jeannine Manuel[33] and Miss Ironside's School[37].

What awards did Jane Birkin receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[48], Officer of the National Order of Merit[51], Victoires de la Musique – Female artist of the year[54], and The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette[58].

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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