Serge Gainsbourg

About

Serge Gainsbourg (born Lucien Ginsburg; 2 April 1928 – 2 March 1991) was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop, he was renowned for often provocative releases which caused uproar in France, dividing public opinion. His artistic output ranged from his early work in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé to later efforts in rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica. Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorise, although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians. Gainsbourg wrote over 550 songs, which have been covered more than 1,000 times by diverse artists. His lyrical works incorporated wordplay, with humorous, bizarre, provocative, sexual, satirical or subversive overtones. Since his death from a...

Known for

Dim Dam DomSeries • 1965Emmanuelle 3Movie • 1977Pretend It's a CitySeries • 2021ÉlisaMovie • 1995French Fried VacationMovie • 1978I Love You, I Don'tMovie • 1976Madame ClaudeMovie • 1977A Boy Named Charlie BrownMovie • 1969Gainsbourg: A Heroic LifeMovie • 2010Come Dance with Me!Movie • 1959MénageMovie • 1986The HorseMovie • 1970Manon 70Movie • 1968PashaMovie • 1968Seven Deaths in the Cat's EyeMovie • 1973The World's Most Beautiful SwindlersMovie • 1964Charlotte for EverMovie • 1986SloganMovie • 1969I Love You AllMovie • 1980A Game for Six LoversMovie • 1960Mr. FreedomMovie • 1969The Gardener of ArgenteuilMovie • 1966AnnaMovie • 1968Sex ShopMovie • 1972