Patrick Bruel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Patrick Bruel
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Bruel in 2012
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Patrick Benguigui
14 May 1959 Tlemcen, French Algeria
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| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 10 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
428th, 2009 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Patrick Benguigui (born May 14, 1959), known as Patrick Bruel, is a very famous French singer, songwriter, actor, and even a professional poker player. He has had a long and successful career in many different areas.
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About Patrick Bruel
His Early Life
Patrick Bruel was born Patrick Benguigui. His mother was a teacher. When he was young, he dreamed of becoming a soccer player. However, after seeing a concert by the singer Michel Sardou in 1975, he decided to become a singer instead.
Music and Acting Career
Patrick Bruel first became known as an actor. His first movie was Le Coup de sirocco in 1979. He kept acting in movies, TV shows, and plays while also starting his singing career. His first song, "Vide" ("Empty"), came out in 1982 but was not a big hit. However, his next song, "Marre de cette nana-là" ("Fed up with that chick"), became very popular.
In 2003, Patrick changed his name to Bruel-Benguigui. This combined his stage name with his birth name. He did this just before his first child, Oscar, was born on August 19. He later married Amanda Sthers in 2004, and their second child, Léon, was born in 2005. They separated in 2007.
By 2004, Patrick Bruel had acted in over 40 TV and film projects. He also released many studio and live music albums. In 2002, he released Entre Deux, a double album of classic French songs. This album featured duets with other famous singers like Charles Aznavour and Jean-Jacques Goldman. It sold two million copies, making him France's highest-paid singer that year. In 2005, after the big tsunami in Asia, he wrote a song called "Et puis la terre" to help the Red Cross. His album "Des souvenirs devant" was his fourth album to reach the top of the charts in France.
Poker Playing
Patrick Bruel is also a very skilled professional poker player. He won a special award called a World Series of Poker bracelet in 1998. This was for winning a $5,000 Limit Hold'em game. By 2009, he had won over $900,000 from playing in poker tournaments. He also helps explain the World Poker Tour in France.
World Series of Poker Win
Patrick Bruel won a major poker tournament:
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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| 1998 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | $224,000 |
His Home in Los Angeles
In the 2010s, Patrick Bruel bought a house in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. Sadly, in January 2025, this house was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
Helping Others
Patrick Bruel has been a part of the Les Enfoirés charity group since 1993. This group is made up of many French artists who perform concerts to raise money for food banks and other good causes.
Selected Movies
Patrick Bruel has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are a few of them:
- Le coup de sirocco (1979)
- Ma femme s'appelle reviens (1982)
- Le grand carnaval (1983)
- Profs (1985)
- Sabrina (1995)
- Le Jaguar (1996)
- Paparazzi (1998)
- A Secret (2007)
- Paris Manhattan (2012)
- What's in a Name? (2012)
- Un sac de billes (2017)
- The Best Is Yet to Come (2019)
Music Albums
Patrick Bruel has released many successful albums throughout his career. His music often tops the charts in France and Belgium.
Studio Albums
He has released many studio albums, including:
- De face (1984)
- Alors, regarde (1989)
- Bruel (1994)
- Juste avant (1999)
- Entre deux (2002)
- Des souvenirs devant (2006)
- Lequel de nous (2012)
- Très souvent, je pense à vous... (2015)
- Ce soir on sort... (2018)
- Encore une fois (2022)
Live Albums
Patrick Bruel is also known for his live performances and has released several live albums:
- Si ce soir... (1991)
- On s'était dit... (1995)
- Rien ne s'efface... (2001)
- Live 2014 (2014)
- Ce Soir Ensemble: Tour 2019-2020 (2020)
Popular Songs
Some of his most well-known songs include:
- "Casser la voix" (1989)
- "J'te l'dis quand même" (1990)
- "Place des grands hommes" (1991)
- "Qui a le droit..." (Live) (1991)
- "Pour la vie" (2000)
- "Au Café des délices" (2000)
- "Mon Amant de Saint Jean" (2002)
- "Lequel de nous" (2012)
See also
In Spanish: Patrick Bruel para niños
