Serge Gainsbourg

French singer, songwriter, composer, writer, actor and director (1928–1991)
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Serge Gainsbourg

Summary

Serge Gainsbourg is a human[1]. He was born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on April 2, 1928[3]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 2, 1991[5]. He worked as an actor[6], composer[7], poet[8], film director[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,979 views/month, #4,603 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Serge Gainsbourg was born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Serge Gainsbourg died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Serge Gainsbourg was born on April 2, 1928[3].
  • Serge Gainsbourg was born on February 2, 1928[12].
  • Serge Gainsbourg was born on 1928[13].
  • Serge Gainsbourg died on March 2, 1991[5].
  • Serge Gainsbourg is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Serge Gainsbourg's father was Joseph Ginsburg[15].
  • Serge Gainsbourg's mother was Olia Ginsburg[16].
  • Serge Gainsbourg was married to Lise Levitzky[17].
  • A child of Serge Gainsbourg was Charlotte Gainsbourg[18].
  • A child of Serge Gainsbourg was Lulu Gainsbourg[19].
  • Serge Gainsbourg held citizenship in France[20].
  • Serge Gainsbourg is identified as part of the Russian Jews ethnic group[21].
  • Serge Gainsbourg worked as an actor[6].
  • Serge Gainsbourg worked as a composer[7].
  • Serge Gainsbourg's professions included poet[8].
  • Serge Gainsbourg worked as a film director[9].
  • Serge Gainsbourg worked as a writer[10].
  • Serge Gainsbourg worked as a singer[22].
  • Serge Gainsbourg's field of work was performing arts[23].
  • Serge Gainsbourg's education included a stint at Lycée Condorcet[24].
  • Serge Gainsbourg's education included a stint at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[25].
  • Serge Gainsbourg received the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[26].
  • Serge Gainsbourg received the Victory of the album[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2], Serge Gainsbourg… Recorded date of birth include April 2, 1928[3], February 2, 1928[12], and 1928[13]. His father was Joseph Ginsburg[15]. His mother was Olia Ginsburg[16]. He is identified as part of the Russian Jews ethnic group[21].

Education

Educated at Lycée Condorcet[24], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1803[30] and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[25], a college of music[31], in France[32], founded in 1919[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], composer[7], poet[8], film director[9], writer[10], and singer[22]. Serge Gainsbourg's field of work was performing arts[23].

Recognition

Awards received include César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[26], a César Award[35], in France[36], founded in 1976[37]; Victory of the album[27], a music award[38], in France[39], founded in 1985[40]; Victory of honor[41], a class of award[42], in France[43], founded in 1990[44]; and Victoire de la pochette de disques[45], a music award[46], in France[47], founded in 1985[48].

Personal Life

Serge Gainsbourg was married to Lise Levitzky[17]. Children include Charlotte Gainsbourg[18], an actor[49], b. 1971[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[52] and Lulu Gainsbourg[19], an actor[53], b. 1986[54], of France[55].

Death and Burial

Serge Gainsbourg died on March 2, 1991[5]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[56]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Serge Gainsbourg include he[57], a metro station[58], in France[59].

Why It Matters

Serge Gainsbourg ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,979 views/month, #4,603 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

He has been cited as an influence by Jean-Michel Jarre[62], a composer[63], b. 1948[64], of France[65], awarded the honorary doctor of the D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia[66], specialised in ambient music[67]; Clara Luciani[68], a singer-songwriter[69], b. 1992[70], of France[71], awarded the Victory of the album[72]; MC Solaar[73], a rapper[74], b. 1969[75], of France[76], awarded the Prix Raoul-Breton[77]; Deluxe[78], a musical group[79], founded in 2007[80]; and Berry[81], a singer[82], b. 1978[83], of France[84].

Entities named for him include he[57], a metro station[58], in France[59].

FAQs

Where was Serge Gainsbourg born?

Born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2], Serge Gainsbourg…

Where did Serge Gainsbourg die?

Serge Gainsbourg passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Serge Gainsbourg's parents?

Serge Gainsbourg's father was Joseph Ginsburg[15]. Serge Gainsbourg's mother was Olia Ginsburg[16].

Who was Serge Gainsbourg married to?

Serge Gainsbourg's spouses include Lise Levitzky[17].

What did Serge Gainsbourg do for work?

Serge Gainsbourg worked as actor[6], composer[7], poet[8], film director[9], and writer[10].

Where did Serge Gainsbourg go to school?

Serge Gainsbourg was educated at Lycée Condorcet[24] and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[25].

What awards did Serge Gainsbourg receive?

Honors received include César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[26], Victory of the album[27], Victory of honor[41], and Victoire de la pochette de disques[45].

Who did Serge Gainsbourg influence?

Serge Gainsbourg has been cited as an influence by Jean-Michel Jarre[62], Clara Luciani[68], MC Solaar[73], and Deluxe[78].

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation actor, composer, poet +12
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  2. 4d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 5d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Gainsbourg graffiti.jpg
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  4. 20d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1957-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Mother Olia Ginsburg
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    End of work period +1991-00-00T00:00:00Z
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