Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin Alexis Moncorgé (born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé), known as Jean Gabin (French: [ʒɑ̃ gabɛ̃]; 17 May 1904 – 15 November 1976), was a French actor and singer. Considered a key figure in French cinema, he starred in several classic films, including Pépé le Moko (1937), La grande illusion (1937), Le Quai des brumes (1938), La bête humaine (1938), Le jour se lève (1939), and Le plaisir (1952). During his career, he twice won the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival, respectively. Gabin was made a member of the Légion d'honneur in recognition of the important role he played in French cinema. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 17, 1904 (9th arrondissement of Paris (one of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France)), Died November 15, 1976 (Neuilly-sur-Seine (commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1936
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL5853 | 10-in. | 9/15/1936 | Qu'est-c'que tu dis d'ça | Jean Gabin ; Orchestre Musette Pierrot | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist | |
| Columbia (U.K.) | CL5854 | 10-in. | 9/15/1936 | Quand on se promène au bord de l'eau | Jean Gabin ; Orchestre Musette Pierrot | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gabin, Jean," accessed January 7, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/362872.
Gabin, Jean. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 7, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/362872.
"Gabin, Jean." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 7 January 2026.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Gabin, Jean, 1904-1976 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83142897
Wikidata: Jean Gabin - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q23842
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/59091290
MusicBrainz: Jean Gabin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/18ed52aa-e44b-40f8-bd54-92464c35e8e5
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/115586 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/115586
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