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Jacques Dutronc
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Composer (Music Score), Actor Born: April 28, 1943 in Paris, France Biography:As a teenager, "Jacques Dutronc" loved both rock music and American films. "Montgomery Clift" and "Kim Novak" were his favorite movie stars. Dutronc started as a guitarist in the small rock group El Toro et les Cyclones and they recorded two singles. In 1965, he was asked by the manager of "Françoise Hardy" to write a few songs for her so Dutronc composed "Le temps de l'amour" and "Va pas prendre un tambour." Having proven himself as a successful songwriter, Dutronc decided to pursue a solo career in 1966. With provocative songs that matched the rebellious spirit of the '60s, he quickly gained popularity in his native France. His 1968 song "Il est cinq heures Paris s'éveille" became an instant classic of French pop music. In 1973, Dutronc successfully ventured into acting -- unlike most popular musicians turned actors, Dutronc almost exclusively chose non-musical roles -- and displayed considerable... Full Biography
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