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Charles Trenet: French singer-songwriter.
Born in Narbonne (died at age 87).
Recipient of the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
Charles Trenet has 12 credits in our database.
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Biography
Louis Charles Augustin Georges Trenet was a renowned French singer-songwriter who composed both the music and the lyrics for nearly 1,000 songs over a career that lasted more than 60 years. These songs include "Boum!" (1938), "La Mer" (1946) and "Nationale 7" (1955). Trenet is also noted for his work with musicians Michel Emer and Léo Chauliac, with whom he recorded "Y'a d'la joie" (1938) for the first and "La Romance de Paris" (1941) and "Douce France" (1947) for the latter. He was awarded an Honorary Molière Award in 2000.
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How old was Charles Trenet?
Charles Trenet was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Charles Trenet born?
Charles Trenet was born in Narbonne.
What movies or shows has Charles Trenet been in?
Charles Trenet has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Sólo de noche vienes (1966), L'Or du duc (1965), C'est arrivé à 36 chandelles (1957), Printemps à Paris (1957), Boum sur Paris (1954).
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