Julien Clerc
Known for Acting · 90 credits
- Born
- 1947-10-04 (age 78)
- Place of birth
- Paris, France
- Also known as
- Paul-Alain Leclerc
Biography
Paul-Alain Auguste Leclerc (born 4 October 1947), better known by his stage name Julien Clerc, is a French singer-songwriter.
He rose to fame with his song "La cavalerie" (1968), that captured the "rebellious essence" of those times and became an anthem of the French youth. Among Clerc's most known songs are "Ce n'est rien" (1971), "Si on chantait" (1972), "Ma préférence" (1978), "Femmes... Je vous aime" (1982), "Mélissa" (1984), "Hélène" (1987), "Fais-moi une place" (1990).
Born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, Clerc grew up listening to classical music in his father Paul Leclerc's home, while his mother Évelyne Merlot introduced him to the music of such singers as Georges Brassens and Edith Piaf. He began to learn the piano at six, and by 13, started to play by ear everything he heard on the radio.
During his secondary school and university days, he met Maurice Vallet and Etienne Roda-Gil, two of his main songwriters, and began to compose his first songs. He changed his name to Julien Clerc upon signing a contract with Pathé Marconi, releasing his first album in May 1968.
The album went on to win the Académie Charles Cros Record Award. In 1969, Clerc went on the Olympia stage for the first time to open for Gilbert Becaud's concert. Despite having been in show business for only one year, his performance was a great success. He would later return repeatedly to the Olympia for a series of concerts.
Known For
TV Shows (48)
L'Invité
2002
as Self
Vivement dimanche
1998
as Self
Midi Première
1975
as Self
Fan School
1977
as Self
Champs-Elysées
1982
as Self
The Voice : La Plus Belle Voix
2012
as Self - Coach
Sacrée soirée
1987
as Self / Self (archive footage)
C à vous
2009
as Self - Guest
La semaine des 4 Julie
2020
as Self - Guest
On va se le dire
2019
as Self
Taratata
1993
as Self
Midi trente
1972
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 / Self (archive footage)
30 millions d'amis
1976
as Self
Quelle époque !
2022
as Self - Guest
Samedi soir
1971
as Self
La Voix
2013
as Self
En direct de l'univers
2009
as Self
Star Academy
2001
as Self
Le Grand Échiquier
1972
as Self - Main Guest
Belle et Bum
2003
as Self
Victoires de la musique
1985
as Self
Discorama
1959
as Self
Stars 90
1990
as Self
Système 2
1975
as Self
Deux hommes en or
2013
as Self
À bout portant
1968
as Self
Sucré salé
2002
as Self
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
1966
as Self
La Boîte à musique
2006
as Self
Ça finit bien la semaine
2010
as Self
Cadet Rousselle
1971
as Self
Star Académie
2021
as Self - Guest Artist
La chanson de l'année
2004
as Self
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Basique, le concert
2018
as Self
Téléthon
1987
as Self
Bio’s Bahnhof
1978
as Self
The Secret Song
2018
as Self
Collaricocoshow
1987
as Self
Plattenküche
1976
as Self
La Boîte à secrets
2019
as Self
Night-Club
1968
as Self
Bains de Minuit
1987
as Self - Guest
Famille je vous aime
2025
as Self - Guest
Ambitions
1986
as Self
Movies (42)
Les Enfoirés 2026 - La Ballade des Enfoirés
2026
as Self
La fête de la chanson française - 20 ans d'émotions
2026
as Self : Guest
Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés
2025
as Self (archive footage)
La belle histoire de la chanson française
2026
as Self
Serge Lama, le dernier rappel
2025
as Self
Julien Clerc - La tournée des 50 ans
2020
as Self
L'Âge d'or de la pub
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Love and Cool Water
1976
as Jip
Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés
2005
Somebody Told Me About Carla Bruni
2009
as Self
Les Enfoirés 2017 - Mission Enfoirés
2017
Sylvie Vartan - Je tire ma révérence
2025
as Self : Guest
Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés
2008
Les Enfoirés 2023 - Enfoirés un jour, toujours
2023
Les Enfoirés 1996 - La Soirée des Enfoirés
1996
Les Enfoirés 2025 - Au pays des Enfoirés
2025
Émilie Jolie
1980
as Le grand oiseau
Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés
2001
Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
2014
Nos années Julien Clerc
2018
as Self
Guy
2018
as Julien Clerc
Julien Clerc - Symphonique à l'Opéra National de Paris
2012
as Self
Les Enfoirés 2020 - Le Pari(s) des Enfoirés
2020
La Grande Fête de Carcassonne
2025
as Self
Les Enfoirés 2015 - Sur la route des Enfoirés
2015
Taratata fête les 40 ans de Bercy
2024
as Self
Les copains d'abord font du ski
2014
as Self
Les Enfoirés 2014 - Bon anniversaire Les Enfoirés
2014
Les Enfoirés 2022 - Un air d'Enfoirés
2022
Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur
1998
Les Enfoirés 2000 - Enfoirés en 2000
2000
Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !
2024
L'Étrange Noël de Jeff Panacloc
2018
as Self
Michel Delpech &... live at the Grand Rex, Paris
2007
as Self
On l'appelait Roda
2018
as Self
Les Enfoirés 2018 - Musique !
2018
Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs
2010
Sheila, toutes ces vies-là
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Unis pour l'Ukraine
2022
as Self
Les Kids United fêtent Noël
2017
as Self
Renaud, souvenirs, souvenirs
2023
as Self
La Génération Salut les copains
2019
as Self
About Julien Clerc
Paul-Alain Auguste Leclerc (born 4 October 1947), better known by his stage name Julien Clerc, is a French singer-songwriter. He rose to fame with his song "La cavalerie" (1968), that captured the "rebellious essence" of those times and became an anthem of the French youth. Among Clerc's most known songs are "Ce n'est rien" (1971), "Si on chantait" (1972), "Ma préférence" (1978), "Femmes... Je vous aime" (1982), "Mélissa" (1984), "Hélène" (1987), "Fais-moi une place" (1990). Born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, Clerc grew up listening to… With 90 credits spanning from 1959 to 2026, Julien Clerc has appeared in 42 films and 48 TV shows.
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Most Popular Julien Clerc Movies
- Les Enfoirés 2026 - La Ballade des Enfoirés (2026) — as Self
- La fête de la chanson française - 20 ans d'émotions (2026) — as Self : Guest
- Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés (2025) — as Self (archive footage)
- La belle histoire de la chanson française (2026) — as Self
- Serge Lama, le dernier rappel (2025) — as Self
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