Francis Cabrel
Known for Acting · 57 credits
- Born
- 1953-11-23 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Biography
Francis Christian Cabrel (born 23 November 1953) is a French singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist. Considered one of the most influential French musical artists of all time, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux", "Je l'aime à mourir", "Petite Marie", "La Dame de Haute-Savoie", "Encore et encore", "Il faudra leur dire", "Sarbacane", "C'est écrit", "Je t'aimais, je t'aime, je t'aimerai" and "La corrida", have become enduring favourites in French music. Since the start of his career, Cabrel has sold over 25 million albums.
His first hit song was "Petite Marie" in 1974, which was about the woman who soon became his wife, Mariette. His song "Je l'aime à mourir" was covered by Shakira; this version, both sung in French and Spanish, became a major hit single. His song Edition Spéciale was featured in the 1987 film Broadcast News starring Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks and William Hurt.
Although Francis Cabrel is best known as a French-speaking singer, he also sings in Spanish ("La quiero a morir", "Vengo a ofrecer mi corazón"), and even a little in Occitan ("Giors", "Rockstars du Moyen Âge") and Italian.
An unauthorised biography was published in 2015. Cabrel, who is one of the most private French singers, attempted to have the book suppressed.
Francis Cabrel was born in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne into a modest family of Venetian Veneto descent. His father was a labourer in a biscuit factory and his mother a cashier in a cafeteria. He has a sister, Martine, and a brother, Philippe. He spent his childhood in Astaffort, in Lot-et-Garonne.
Known For
TV Shows (24)
Quotidien
2016
as Self - Guest
Champs-Elysées
1982
as Self
Vivement dimanche
1998
as Self
Midi Première
1975
as Self
Sacrée soirée
1987
as Self
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975
as Self
Le monde est à vous
1987
as Self
Numéro un
1975
as Self / Self - Host
Le Grand Échiquier
1972
as Self
Bonsoir bonsoir!
2019
as Self
Fan School
1977
as Self
Nulle part ailleurs
1987
as Self
Victoires de la musique
1985
as Self
En direct de l'univers
2009
as Self
Téléthon
1987
as Self
Stars 90
1990
as Self
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
2022
as Self (archive footage)
La chanson de l'année
2004
as Self
Sucré salé
2002
as Self
Ça va être ta fête!
2004
as Self
Samedi Sébastien
2021
as Self - Guest
Collaro Show
1979
as Self
L'Été indien
2014
as Self
La Story de Francis Cabrel
2019
as Francis Cabrel
Movies (33)
Serge Lama, le dernier rappel
2025
as Self
Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
2014
Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau
2002
Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés
2008
Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés
2005
Les Enfoirés 1994 - Les Enfoirés au Grand Rex
1994
Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés
2001
Francis Cabrel - La tournée des Bodegas
2005
as Self
Les Enfoirés 1997 - Le Zénith des Enfoirés
1997
Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur
1998
Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs
2010
The Pink Soldier
2006
as Le Gardien de Nuit
Les Enfoirés 2000 - Enfoirés en 2000
2000
M6 awards 2000
2000
as Self
Francis Cabrel, un chanteur très discret
2016
as Self
La Génération des Enfants du rock
2024
as Self (voice)
K Canta, nos régions en chansons
2025
as Self
Francis Cabrel - Tournée Hors-Saison
2000
as Self
The Pink Soldier 2
2013
Canada Mania
2025
as Self
New Morning - 25th Anniversary
2007
as Self
La Fête De La Chanson Française
2005
as Self
Solidarité inondations
2003
as Self
Les Enfoirés 1992 - La Soirée des Enfoirés à l'Opéra
1992
Francis Cabrel : D'une Ombre à l'Autre
2000
as Self
Dans le Théâtre des Beaux Dégâts
2004
as Self
Grand Chelem : Une si longue attente
2022
as Self
Francis Cabrel - L'In Extremis Tour
2016
as Self
Francis Cabrel : la Tournée des Roses et des Orties
2009
as Self
Concert solidaire - Aidons l'Aude
2025
as Self
Francis Cabrel - Sarbacane Tour
1990
as Self
Francis Cabrel : Le Spectacle acoustique
1992
as Self
About Francis Cabrel
Francis Christian Cabrel (born 23 November 1953) is a French singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist. Considered one of the most influential French musical artists of all time, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux", "Je l'aime à mourir", "Petite Marie", "La Dame de Haute-Savoie", "Encore et encore", "Il faudra leur dire", "Sarbacane", "C'est écrit", "Je t'aimais, je t'aime, je t'aimerai" and "La corrida", ha… With 57 credits spanning from 1972 to 2025, Francis Cabrel has appeared in 33 films and 24 TV shows.
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Most Popular Francis Cabrel Movies
- Serge Lama, le dernier rappel (2025) — as Self
- Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui (2014)
- Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau (2002)
- Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés (2025) — as Self (archive footage)
- Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés (2008)
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