Édith Piaf French Singer Born 1915 in Paris
Édith Piaf · singer and actor · French
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Biography
Édith Piaf was born on 19 December 1915 in Paris. She was a French singer. The date of her death is 10 October 1963; She was 47. Audiences know her from Boum sur Paris (1954) and Royal Affairs in Versailles (1954).
Her discography here counts 12 albums and 6 singles between 1940 and 2015. The earliest release on record is Escales / L'accordéoniste (1940), and the most recent is Intégrale 2015 (2015). In genre terms, the records list chanson and chanson réaliste. The label on record is Pathé-Marconi.
La Vie en rose, Milord and Non and je ne regrette rien are listed among her notable work.
Awards on record come to 4 wins. Records show silver record in 1977 as her first win. The newest entry is Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 for La Vie en rose.
Discography
18 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 100e Anniversaire | Album |
| 2015 | Intégrale 2015 | Album |
| 1991 | The Voice of the Sparrow: The Very Best of Édith Piaf | Album |
| 1962 | Récital 1962 | Album |
| 1961 | Récital 1961 | Album |
| 1959 | Milord | Single |
| 1958 | Le Tour de Chant d'Édith Piaf a l'Olympia - No. 3 | Album |
| 1956 | La Vie en rose | Album |
| 1955 | Le Tour de Chant d'Édith Piaf a l'Olympia - No. 1 | Album |
| 1955 | Le Tour de Chant d'Édith Piaf a l'Olympia - No. 2 | Album |
| 1955 | Sous le ciel de Paris / Un grand amour qui s'achève | Single |
| 1953 | Edith Piaf | Album |
| 1950 | Chansons des Cafés de Paris | Album |
| 1950 | Hymne à l’amour / La P’tite Marie | Single |
| 1949 | Chansons Parisiennes | Album |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | La Vie en Rose / Un refrain courait dans la rue | Single |
| 1946 | Les trois cloches / Perrine était servante | Single |
| 1940 | Escales / L'accordéoniste | Single |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Grammy Hall of Fame | La Vie en rose | Won |
| 1977 | silver record | Won | |
| gold record | Won | ||
| platinum record | Won |
Filmography
9 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Paris in love | Film | |
| 1959 | Les Amants de demain | Film | |
| 1955 | French Cancan | Film | |
| 1954 | Boum sur Paris | Film | |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | femme du peuple | Film |
| 1948 | Nine Boys, One Heart | Film | |
| 1946 | Star Without Light | Film | |
| 1941 | Montmartre-sur-Seine | Film | |
| 1936 | La Garçonne (1936) | Film |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Jacques Pills (1952 to 1956) and Théophanis Lamboukas (1962 to 1963). She had one child on record.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Édith Piaf at the time of death?
Édith Piaf died on 10 October 1963 at the age of 47. She was born on 19 December 1915.
What is Édith Piaf known for?
Édith Piaf was known for Boum sur Paris (1954) and Royal Affairs in Versailles (1954).
What is Édith Piaf’s nationality?
Édith Piaf was French, born in Paris.
How tall was Édith Piaf?
Édith Piaf was 147 cm (4 ft 10 in) tall.
Who was Édith Piaf married to?
Édith Piaf’s marriages on record are to Théophanis Lamboukas (1962 to 1963) and Jacques Pills (1952 to 1956).
Has Édith Piaf won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Grammy Hall of Fame (1998) for La Vie en rose.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1631), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Studio Harcourt · Public domain
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