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Sacha Distel
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Overview
Born
January 29
,
1933
·
Paris, France
Died
July 22
,
2004
·
Rayol-Canadel, Var, France
(intestinal cancer)
Birth name
Alexandre Sacha Distel
Mini Bio
Sacha Distel was born on January 29, 1933 in Paris, France. He was an actor and composer, known for
Matchstick Men (2003)
,
Joy (2015)
and
Gangster No. 1 (2000)
. He was married to
Francine Distel
. He died on July 22, 2004 in Rayol-Canadel, Var, France.
Family
Spouse
Francine Distel
(January 25, 1963 - July 22, 2004) (his death, 2 children)
Children
Julien Distel
Laurent Distel
Relatives
Ray Ventura
(Aunt or Uncle)
Anne Ventura
(Cousin)
Trademarks
Chiseled cheekbones
His smile
Trivia
Made his British theatre debut as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the London West End production of the Bob Fosse musical Chicago in 2001.
He was awarded the Legion of Honor.
In 1997 France's highest civilian award "The Legion of Honor" was bestowed on him.
He was voted "best guitarist" by Jazz Hot magazine and by several critics in the 1950s.
He began studying piano at the age of 5. He took up the guitar in his teens.
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