Serge Gainsbourg (born 2 April 1928 – died 2 March 1991) was a French actor, singer, songwriter, poet, pianist, film composer, painter, screenwriter, writer and director.
Early Life (Childhood)Serge was born in Paris, France. He was greatly influenced by Boris Vian and his songs were largely in the vein of old-fashioned chanson.
Interesting FactsMany songs of Gainsbourg contained themes with a bizarre, morbid or sexual twist in them. He also performed a few duets with the artist Philippe Clay in1964. He shared some resemblance with this actor.
Personal LifeGainsbourg, in his later career began to move beyond this singing career and experiment with a succession of musical styles like modern jazz early on, yé-yé and brit-pop, funk, rock and reggae.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTGainsbourg was nominated in various awards and finally he was lucky enough to claim three César Awards, including Best Actor for Elmosnino.
