Marcel Mouloudji facts for kids
Marcel André Mouloudji (born September 16, 1922 – died June 14, 1994) was a famous French singer and actor. He was born in Paris and passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Mouloudji was known for singing songs written by famous French artists like Boris Vian and Jacques Prévert.
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About Marcel Mouloudji
Marcel Mouloudji's father, Saïd Mouloudji, was from Algeria. His mother, Eugénie Roux, was from the Breton region of France.
Mouloudji had two children. His son, Grégory Mouloudji, was with Lilia Lejpune. His daughter, Annabelle Mouloudji, was with Nicolle Tessier.
Awards and Recognitions
Marcel Mouloudji received several important awards for his work:
- In 1944, he won the Prix de la Pléiade for his novel titled Enrico. This was a special award for a book.
- In 1953, he received the Grand Prix du disque from the Académie Charles-Cros. This big music award was for his popular song, Comme un p'tit coquelicot.
Marcel Mouloudji's Films
Marcel Mouloudji was also a talented actor. He appeared in many films throughout his career. Here are a few examples of the movies he acted in:
- 1936: Jenny
- 1936: Ménilmontant
- 1938: Les Disparus de Saint-Agil
- 1942: The Strangers in the House
- 1952: Nous sommes tous des assassins
Famous Songs by Mouloudji
Marcel Mouloudji sang many well-known songs. Some of his most famous tunes include:
- "Rue de Lappe"
- "Comme un p'tit coquelicot"
- "Un jour tu verras"
- "Le Déserteur"
- "Jouez mariachis"
- "La Chanson de Tessa"
- "Les Rues de Paris"
- "L'Amour, l'Amour, l'Amour"
See also
In Spanish: Marcel Mouloudji para niños
