Philippe-Gérard Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Michel Philippe-Gérard, born Philippe Bloch, was a French conductor, pianist, composer, and lyricist, known for his contributions to music in the 1950s and 1960s. He worked with iconic French artists like Édith Piaf and Yves Montand. Some of his notable compositions include 'Tango Magique' and 'Le Chevalier de Paris.' He also composed music for films, including the classic film noir 'Rififi.' Philippe-Gérard gained notoriety in the late 1960s when he claimed copyright for Frank Sinatra's hit 'Strangers in the Night.'

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September 8, 1924 Facts

Generation Group

Philippe-Gérard belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: São Paulo

Place of Death: 15th arrondissement of Paris

Occupation: conductor | composer

Awards Received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres

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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.