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 famous French singer, songwriter, and actor. He is also a skilled professional poker player.
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About Patrick Bruel
Early Life and Dreams
Patrick Bruel was born in Tlemcen, French Algeria. His parents are Pierre Benguigui and Augusta Kammoun. When he was young, Patrick lived in Argenteuil, France. His mother worked as a teacher there.
As a kid, Patrick dreamed of becoming a football player. But in 1975, he saw a concert by the singer Michel Sardou. This inspired him to become a singer instead!
Acting and Music Career
Patrick Bruel's first big success was in acting. In 1979, he starred in a movie called Le Coup de sirocco. He kept acting in movies, on TV, and in plays. At the same time, he worked on his singing career.
His first song, "Vide" ("Empty"), came out in 1982. It wasn't a big hit. But 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. He combined his stage name with his birth name. This was just before his first son, Oscar, was born in August 2003. He later had a second son, Léon, in 2005.
By 2004, Bruel had acted in over 40 TV shows and movies. He also released five studio albums and several live albums. In 2002, he released Entre Deux. This album had two CDs of classic French songs. He sang duets with other famous artists like Charles Aznavour and Jean-Jacques Goldman. This album sold two million copies! It made Patrick Bruel the highest-paid singer in France that year.
In 2005, after a big tsunami hit South Asia, Bruel wrote a song called "Et puis la terre." He wrote it to help the Red Cross. His album "Des souvenirs devant" was his fourth album to reach number one in France.
Patrick Bruel: The Poker Player
Patrick Bruel is also a very good professional poker player. In 1998, he won a special award called a World Series of Poker bracelet. He won it in a $5,000 Limit Hold'em game. By 2009, he had won over $900,000 in poker tournaments! He also talks about poker on TV for the World Poker Tour in France.
World Series of Poker Bracelet
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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| 1998 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | $224,000 |
Los Angeles Home
In the 2010s, Patrick Bruel bought a house in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. Sadly, in January 2025, his house was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Since 1993, Patrick Bruel has been a part of Les Enfoirés. This is a group of artists who perform concerts to raise money for charity. They help people in need.
Selected Filmography
- Le coup de sirocco (1979)
- Ma femme s'appelle reviens (1982)
- Le grand carnaval (1983)
- Profs (1985)
- Attention bandits! (1986)
- La maison assassinée (1988)
- L'union sacrée(1989)
- Force majeure (1989)
- Toutes peines confondues (1992)
- Sabrina (1995)
- Le Jaguar (1996)
- Paparazzi (1998)
- Lost & Found (1999)
- Pretty Things (2001)
- The Wolf (2004)
- Comedy of Power (2006)
- A Secret (2007)
- Change of Plans (2009)
- Comme les cinq doigts de la main (2010)
- Paris Manhattan (2012)
- What's in a Name? (2012)
- Les gamins (2013)
- Les Yeux jaunes des crocodiles (2014)
- Love at First Child (2015)
- Un sac de billes (2017)
- Holy Lands (2017)
- The Best Is Yet to Come (2019)
- Villa Caprice (2020)
Discography
Studio Albums
Patrick Bruel has released many studio albums. Here are some of his most popular ones:
| Year | Album | FR | BEL (Wa) |
SWI |
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| 1989 | Alors, regarde | 1 | 5 | — |
| 1999 | Juste avant | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| 2002 | Entre deux | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | Des souvenirs devant | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 | Lequel de nous | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | Encore une fois | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Live Albums
Patrick Bruel is also known for his exciting live performances. Here are some of his live albums:
| Year | Album | FR | BEL (Wa) |
SWI |
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| 1991 | Si ce soir... | 1 | — | — |
| 2001 | Rien ne s'efface... | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| 2014 | Live 2014 | 6 | 4 | 25 |
Popular Singles
Here are some of Patrick Bruel's well-known songs:
| Year | Single | FR | BEL (Wa) |
SWI | Album |
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| 1989 | "Casser la voix" | 3 | — | — | Alors regarde |
| 1990 | "J'te l'dis quand même" | 12 | — | — | |
| 1991 | "Place des grands hommes" | 4 | — | — | |
| 1991 | "Qui a le droit..." (Live) | 1 | — | — | Si ce soir... |
| 2000 | "Au Café des délices" | 13 | 20 | — | Juste avant |
| 2002 | "Mon Amant de Saint Jean" | 14 | 33 | — | Entre deux |
| 2012 | "Lequel de nous" | 35 | 32 | — | Lequel de nous |
See also
In Spanish: Patrick Bruel para niños
