Gilbert Bécaud Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Gilbert Bécaud, born François Gilbert Léopold Silly on October 24, 1927, in Toulon, was a French singer, composer, pianist, and actor. He achieved significant success during his career, notably performing 33 times at the Parisian music hall Olympia where he first gained fame in 1954. Known as Monsieur 100 000 Volt for his dynamic performances, Bécaud brought energetic life to the stage, often inciting enthusiastic reactions from his audience. He loved to wear a dark blue suit and a characteristic speckled blue tie. Bécaud passed away on December 18, 2001, from lung cancer at the age of 74.

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Meaning of the name - Gilbert

bright pledge, shining hostage

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October 24, 1927 Facts

Generation Group

Gilbert Bécaud belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Toulon

Place of Death: Boulogne-Billancourt

Cause of Death: lung cancer

Educated At: Conservatory of Nice

Occupation: singer-songwriter | pianist | singer | composer | actor

Spouses: Kitty Bécaud | Monique Nicolas

Children: Gilbert Bécaud

Awards Received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.