Name Jean Gilles Role Poet | Albums 40 ans de chansons | |
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Died 1982, Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland Similar People Bert Reisfeld, Ernest Ansermet, Georges Brassens, Andre van Duin, Robert Schumann |
Jean villard gilles le m nnerchor de steffisburg
Jean Villard a.k.a. Gilles (2 June 1895 in Montreux (Switzerland) – 26 March 1982 in Vevey), originating from Daillens, was a French Swiss multi-talented chansonnier, poet, humorist, comedian, actor, and cabaretist. He was friends with Édith Piaf, Ernest Ansermet, Jacques Brel, Jean Poiret, Michel Serrault and met also with Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz. He gave his last interview in December, 1981 at his home, where he confided that "I have always tried my best to be a poet."
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- Jean villard gilles le m nnerchor de steffisburg
- le bonheur de jean villard gilles
- Roles at the Theatre
- Chansonnier
- Cabaret owner
- Some well known works of his
- Books
- Plays at the Thtre du Jorat Mzires
- References

One of Lausanne's parks, on the Avenue du Théâtre, now bears his name. He served in the Swiss Army during World War I in Soubey, Jura, recalling that he defended the bridge that crosses the Doubs River.

le bonheur de jean villard gilles
Roles at the Theatre

Chansonnier

Cabaret owner

Some well-known works of his
Books
Plays at the Théâtre du Jorat Mézières
References
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