Francis Lai French Singer Born 1932 in Nice
Francis Lai · composer and pianist · French
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Francis Lai was a French singer from Nice. He died on 7 November 2018 at the age of 86.
Career
He had 5 albums on record, released between 1970 and 1977. His listed releases run from Love Story (1970) to Bilitis, Bande originale du film ""Bilitis" (1977). His music is listed under classical music and middle of the road. Instruments on record include accordion and piano. Disc'AZ is listed as his label. On screen, the records list 3 credits, among them Édith et Marcel (1983) and Les Uns et les Autres (1981).
Recognition
He won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 1971 for Love Story.
Discography
5 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Bilitis, Bande originale du film ""Bilitis" | Album |
| 1973 | Sognavo, amore mio | Album |
| 1972 | L'aventure c'est l'aventure – Bande originale | Album |
| 1970 | Love Story | Album |
| 1970 | Love Story – Music From The Original Soundtrack of the Paramount Picture | Album |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Academy Award for Best Original Score | Love Story | Won |
| 1971 | Academy Award for Best Original Score | Love Story | Nominated |
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Édith et Marcel | Film | |
| 1981 | Les Uns et les Autres | Film | |
| 1971 | Smic Smac Smoc | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old was Francis Lai at the time of death?
Francis Lai died on 7 November 2018 at the age of 86. He was born on 26 April 1932.
What is Francis Lai’s nationality?
Francis Lai was French, born in Nice.
Has Francis Lai won any awards?
Yes. Francis Lai won Academy Award for Best Original Score (1971) for Love Story.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q223408), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Inconnu · Public domain
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