Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 1, 1948
Place of Birth:
Ismaïlia, Egypt
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Louis Chedid
Biography
Louis Chedid is the son of the writer Andrée Chedid and the father of Matthieu Chedid (better known as -M-).
As a child he made his first footsteps into the singing world as a member of the "Manécanterie des Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois", a famous French catholic boys choir.
Chedid was a fan of the jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and decided that he would set forth into a career in the world of music as soon as he left school. After his first album "Balbutiements" (Mumblings – 1973) attracted little attention, his talent was first recognised after the release of titles like "La Belle" and "T'as beau pas être beau" released in 1977.
In 1981, "Ainsi soit-il" (Amen) rose to the top of the charts, followed four years later by "Anne ma sœur Anne" (My sister Anne) which criticised the increasing popularity of the extreme-right in France. His first, autobiographical novel – 40 Berges Blues – was published in 1992.
Chedid is also the composer of Pierre-Dominique Burgaud's "Le Soldat Rose" (The Pink Soldier, 2006), a fairytale musical whose songs have been interpreted by singers including -M-, Vanessa Paradis, Jeanne Cherhal, Francis Cabrel, Alain Souchon and Bénabar.
His latest solo album, "Un Ange Passe", was released in 2004.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Alain Souchon - One Day, One Fate | Self |
| 2015 | Louis Matthieu Joseph & Anna Chedid au Palais Garnier ! | Self |
| 2012 | Les Enfants de la Pop 80's | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Michel Delpech &... live at the Grand Rex, Paris | Self |
| 2003 | Louis Chedid : Botanique et Vieilles Charrues | Himself |
| 1980 | Émilie Jolie | Le raton-laveur rêveur |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Famille je vous aime | Self - Guest |
| 2022 | The Unexpected Getaway | Self |
| 2019 | Les plus belles comptines d'Okoo | |
| 2012 | The Unexpected Getaway | Self |
| 1998 | Vivement dimanche | Self |
| 1993 | Taratata | Self |
| 1987 | Le monde est à vous | Self |
| 1987 | Sacrée Soirée | Self |
| 1985 | Télématin | Self |
| 1985 | Victoires de la musique | Self |
| 1982 | Champs-Elysées | Self |
| 1977 | Fan School | Self |
| 1975 | Les Rendez-vous du dimanche | Self |
| 1975 | Numéro un | Self - Host |
| 1975 | Numéro un | Self |
| 1975 | Midi Première | Self |
| 1975 | Apostrophes | Self |
| 1972 | Le Grand Échiquier | Self |
| 1972 | Midi trente | Self |