Biography
Serge Gainsbourg (born Lucien Ginsburg; 2 April 1928 – 2 March 1991) was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop, he was renowned for often provocative releases which caused uproar in France, dividing public opinion. His artistic output ranged from his early work in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé to later efforts in rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica. Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorise, although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians. Gainsbourg wrote over 550 songs, which have been covered more than 1,000 times by diverse artists. His lyrical works incorporated wordplay, with humorous, bizarre, provocative, sexual, satirical or subversive overtones. Since his death from a second heart attack in 1991, Gainsbourg's music has reached legendary stature in France. While controversial in his lifetime, he has become one of France's best-loved public figures. He has also gained a cult following across the world with chart success in the United Kingdom and Belgium with "Je t'aime.…
Movies & TV Shows
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Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Beaches of Agnès (2008) — Self (archive footage)
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Pasha (1968) — Serge Gainsbourg (uncredited)
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The Big Pardon (1982) — Self (uncredited)
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Jane B. by Agnès V. (1988) — Self
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Seven Deaths in the Cat's Eye (1973) — Police Inspector
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Public Speaking (2011) — Self (archive footage)
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Jane by Charlotte (2022) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Mr. Freedom (1969) — Mr. Drugstore
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I Love You All (1980) — Simon
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Charlotte for Ever (1986) — Stan
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The Gardener of Argenteuil (1966) — Patrick Gérard
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Come Dance with Me! (1959) — Léon
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Slogan (1969) — Serge Fabergé
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Anna (1998) — L'ami de Serge
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Erotissimo (1969) — l'individu dragueur au cinéma
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Egon Schiele: Excess and Punishment (1980) — Self
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Cannabis (1970) — Serge Morgan
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Sweet Skin (1963) — Le pianiste (uncredited)
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Stan the Flasher (1990) — Un ami de David (uncredited)
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Oh Les Filles! (2019)
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The Unknown Man of Shandigor (1967) — le chef des Chauves
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Reporters (1981) — Self
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Paris Does Not Exist (1969) — Laurent
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The Rage of War (1971) — Mornar
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The Revolt of the Slaves (1960) — Corvino
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Serious as Pleasure (1975) — L'inconnu du lac
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Samson (1961) — Warkalla
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Katmandu (1969) — Ted
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Gainsbourg... Casino de Paris 1986 (1986) — Self
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The Fury of Hercules (1962) — Menistus
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Bardot (2025) — archive footage
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Nulle part ailleurs (1987) — Self
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Champs-Elysées (1982) — Self
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Vivement dimanche (1998) — Self (archive footage)
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L'Âge d'or de la pub (2023) — Self (archive footage)
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Seduction Squad (1972) — Albert
- Film '72 (1971) — Self
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Romance of a Horsethief (1971) — Sigmund
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The Looters (1967) — Clyde