French musicians who were born in 1962
Here are 17 famous musicians from France were born in 1962:
Marc Minkowski
Marc Minkowski (October 4, 1962 Paris-) otherwise known as Minkowski, Marc or Mark Minkowski is a French conductor, actor, music artist and musician.
His albums include Te Deum / Nuit / Messe de Minuit, La Belle Hélène (Chœurs des Musiciens du Louvre feat. conductor: Marc Minkowski), Symphonies nos. 40 & 41, Giulio Cesare, , Italian Cantatas, 6 sonates, op. 3, Water Music, and Messe in h-Moll (Les Musiciens du Louvre feat. conductor: Marc Minkowski).
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Izzy Stradlin
Izzy Stradlin (April 8, 1962 Lafayette-) also known as Jeffrey Dean Isbell or izzy_stradlin is a French guitarist, musician and songwriter.
His most recognized albums: Shuffle It All, Apprentice 5, Fire, the Acoustic Album, Guns Without Roses Live, Like a Dog, On Down the Road, Ride On, Miami, 117° and River. Genres he performed: Hard rock, Rock music, Reggae, Rhythm and blues, Acoustic music, Heavy metal and Blues rock.
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Juliette
Juliette (September 25, 1962 France-) a.k.a. Juliette or Juliette Noureddine is a French singer.
Her albums: Le Festin de Juliette, No Parano, Mutatis mutandis, Juliette, Bijoux & Babioles, Assassins sans couteaux, Que tal ?, Irrésistible, Rimes féminines and Deux pianos.
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Marie Trintignant
Marie Trintignant (January 21, 1962 Boulogne-Billancourt-August 1, 2003 Neuilly-sur-Seine) also known as Marie Joséphine Innocente Trintignant was a French actor and screenwriter. She had four children, Paul Cluzet, Roman Kolinka, Léon Othnin-Girard and Jules Benchetrit.
Trintignant began her acting career in the 1980s with small roles in films such as "Zanzibar" and "L'été prochain". She gained critical acclaim in the 1990s with roles in "Les Bêtises" and "Le Cousin", for which she was nominated for a César Award. Trintignant also worked as a screenwriter, co-writing the screenplay for the film "It's Easier for a Camel..." with her ex-husband, Samuel Benchetrit. Tragically, she passed away in 2003 at the age of 41, after being beaten into a coma by her partner at the time. Her death sparked national discussion on domestic violence in France.
Trintignant was born into a family of actors; her father was French actor Jean-Louis Trintignant and her mother was French film director Nadine Trintignant. Her siblings, Vincent and Paul, are also accomplished actors. Trintignant's beauty and talent on screen earned her a place among the French film industry's rising stars in the 90s. In 1999, she starred in the film "La Bûche," which won the Best Screenplay Award at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. In addition to her acting and screenwriting career, Trintignant was also known for her activism. She was a longtime supporter of the humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and worked extensively with the group to bring awareness to the plight of refugees and internally displaced persons. Despite her untimely death, Trintignant's legacy lives on through her impact on French cinema and her contribution to humanitarian causes.
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Mireille Delunsch
Mireille Delunsch (November 2, 1962 Mulhouse-) is a French singer.
Her albums: Les nuits d'été / Herminie (Orchestre des Champs Élysées feat. conductor: Philippe Herreweghe) and .
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Marc Lavoine
Marc Lavoine (August 6, 1962 Longjumeau-) a.k.a. Marc Lucien Lavoine or M. Oats is a French singer and actor. He has four children, Yasmine Lavoine, Roman Lavoine, Milo Lavoine and Simon Lavoine.
His albums: C'est ça Lavoine, Marc Lavoine, 85-95, Dis-moi que l'amour, ...les Amours du dimanche..., Fabriqué, Lavomatic, Les Solos de Marc, Les Duos de Marc and L'Heure d'été. Genres: Rock music, Pop music, French pop music and Nouvelle Chanson.
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Amina Annabi
Amina Annabi (March 5, 1962 Carthage-) also known as Amina Amabi or Amina Annabi Laurence is a French actor and singer-songwriter.
Her albums: Le dernier qui a parlé... Eurovision 91, Yalil, Nomad: Best of Amina, Annabi and Wa di yé. Genres related to her: Pop music.
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Jacques Schwarz-Bart
Jacques Schwarz-Bart (December 22, 1962 Les Abymes-) is a French , .
His albums include Abyss, Immersion, Soné Ka-La and Rise Above.
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Thierry Hazard
Thierry Hazard (June 7, 1962 France-) also known as Hazard Thierry is a French , .
His albums include Le Jerk, Julie est trop prude, Pop Music, Les temps sont durs, Le Jerk !, Poupée psychédélique, Les Brouillards de Londres, Un jour c'est oui, un jour c'est non and . Genres he performed: Pop music.
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Liane Foly
Liane Foly (December 16, 1962 Lyon-) a.k.a. Eliane Falliex is a French singer, impressionist, singer-songwriter, actor and presenter.
Her albums: Rêve Orange, Acoustique, Entre Nous, La chanteuse de bal, Au fur et à Mesure, Lumières, Sweet Mystery, The Man I Love, Doucement (A Trace of You) and La Belle et la Bête. Genres she performed: Jazz, Blues and Pop music.
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Angelo Debarre
Angelo Debarre (August 19, 1962 Saint-Denis-) is a French musician and actor.
His most recognized albums: Portrait of Angelo Debarre, Come Into My Swing!, Entre ciel et terre, Romano Baschepen, Paroles de swing, Swing rencontre, Memories of Django, Entre amis, Gipsy unity and .
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Thierry Frémont
Thierry Frémont (July 24, 1962 Ozoir-la-Ferrière-) also known as Thierry Fremont is a French actor.
He started his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in French films such as “Les mois d'avril sont meurtriers”, “Un Coeur en Hiver”, and “Les Patriotes”. In the 1990s, he gained international recognition for his role in the American film “The Bourne Identity” as a French politician. He also appeared in the French television series “Les Cordier, juge et flic” and “Une famille formidable”. Frémont has received several accolades for his performances, including a César nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film “Gomez & Tavares”. In addition to his work as an actor, Frémont has also directed two short films and a television movie.
Frémont's career as an actor continued to flourish in the 2000s and 2010s, with roles in popular French films such as “Le Petit Lieutenant”, “Intouchables”, and “La French”. He also appeared in the American television series “The Tunnel” and “Jo”. Frémont is known for his versatility, playing both dramatic and comedic roles throughout his career. In 2015, he was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Ministry of Culture for his contributions to the arts. Outside of acting, Frémont is a committed human rights activist, and has spoken out publicly in support of LGBTQ+ rights and against police brutality.
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Jean Marie Rebischung
Jean Marie Rebischung (March 30, 1962-) is a French composer.
Genres: Folk music, Instrumental, Electronic music and New-age music.
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Michel Petrucciani
Michel Petrucciani (December 28, 1962 Orange-January 6, 1999 New York City) also known as Michael Petrucciani, Michel Petruciani or Petrucciani, Michel was a French jazz pianist, musician and film score composer. He had two children, Alexandre Petrucciani and Rachid Roperch.
His albums: 100 Hearts, Cold Blues, Promenade With Duke, Marvellous, RTL jazz la collection : Michel Petrucciani, Oracle's Destiny, Concerts Inédits, Jazz & Dintorni, Volume 1: Michel Petrucciani, Music and Power of Three. Genres: Jazz.
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Renaud Garcia-Fons
Renaud Garcia-Fons (December 24, 1962 France-) a.k.a. Garcia-Fons, Renaud is a French composer.
Discography: Entremundo, Arcoluz, La linea del sur, Alboreá, Légendes, Mediterranées, , Solo: The Marcevol Concert, Beyond the Double Bass and . Genres related to him: Jazz and World music.
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Dominique Farrugia
Dominique Farrugia (September 2, 1962 Vichy-) also known as Farrugia, Dominique, Dominique Farugia or Dominique Spiridion Léon Farrugia is a French actor, film producer, television producer, screenwriter, film director, television director and humorist. He has two children, Mia Farrugia and Zoé Ferrugia.
Farrugia started his career as a member of the comedy group Les Nuls in the late 1980s. The group produced a television series and a film called "La Cité de la Peur" which became a cult classic in France. After the demise of Les Nuls, Farrugia founded his own production company, "RF2K", which went on to produce hit French films like "Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre" and "Les Rivières Pourpres". He has also directed a number of successful films like "Delphine 1, Yvan 0" and "RRRrrrr!!!". Farrugia is well-known for his irreverent humor, and for his love of American pop culture, which has influenced many of his works. In addition to his work in film and television, he has also served as a judge on the French version of "The Voice" and has appeared in a number of French television shows as a guest star.
Farrugia's passion for comedy led him to co-found the French television network Comédie! in 1996, which focused entirely on comedic programming. He also co-hosted the network's flagship show, "Nulle Part Ailleurs", for several years.
In 2000, Farrugia was awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit by the French government for his contributions to French culture.
Aside from his career in entertainment, Farrugia is an avid environmentalist and has been involved in several environmental causes. He has also published a book about his experiences with cancer, titled "Le Casseur de Solitude".
In recent years, Farrugia has scaled back his involvement in the entertainment industry and has focused on his other passions, including travel and photography.
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Alain Lefèvre
Alain Lefèvre (July 23, 1962 Poitiers-) also known as Alain Lefevre or Lefèvre, Alain is a French pianist and composer.
His albums include Fidèles Insomnies, Jardin d'images, , , Mathieu, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn: Concertino & Concertos, Rhapsodies, Concertos: Matthieu, Addinsell, Gershwin, and .
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