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Serge Gainsbourg

French singer, songwriter, composer, writer, actor and director (1928–1991)

Serge Gainsbourg has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists April 2, 1928 in 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Born

April 2, 1928

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: March 2, 1991

Source:

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
4th arrondissement of Paris, France
Professions
painter, film score composer, composer, screenwriter, film director, pianist, jazz musician, film actor, chansonnier, actor
Citizenship
France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: April 2, 1928 (Fichier des personnes décédées mirror; Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana; RKDartists; Brockhaus Enzyklopädie; BnF authorities; SNAC; IMDb; Nederlandse Top 40) or February 2, 1928 (Library of Congress Authorities).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Serge Gainsbourg

Birth name
Lucien Ginsburg
Height
179 cm

Family

Child
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Partner
Jane Birkin
Partner
Brigitte Bardot

Official links & social profiles

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Serge Gainsbourg born?

Serge Gainsbourg was born in 4th arrondissement of Paris, France.

How tall is Serge Gainsbourg?

Serge Gainsbourg’s recorded height is 179 cm.

What was Serge Gainsbourg’s name at birth?

Serge Gainsbourg’s recorded birth name is Lucien Ginsburg.

When did Serge Gainsbourg die?

Serge Gainsbourg died on March 2, 1991.