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Joe Dassin(1938-1980)

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  • Composer
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Joe Dassin
Son of filmmaker Jules Dassin, Joseph Dassin played supporting roles in some movies in the first half of the 60's (two of them were directed by his father: The Law (1959) and Topkapi (1964)), but to people in France and Québec, he is better known as pop singer Joe Dassin. He recorded his first song "Bip-Bip" (pronounce "Beep-Beep")in 1965, but became successful in 1968 with "Les Dalton"; from then, he recorded hit after hit until his death. He got married by 1977 and had two sons, but a few months prior to his death, Joe divorced.
BornNovember 5, 1938
DiedAugust 20, 1980(41)
BornNovember 5, 1938
DiedAugust 20, 1980(41)
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Known for

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
The Darjeeling Limited
7.2
  • Soundtrack("Les Champs-Élysées" (Waterloo Road))
  • 2007
Topkapi (1964)
Topkapi
6.9
  • Josef(as Joseph Dassin)
  • 1964
Jean Dujardin and Adèle Haenel in Deerskin (2019)
Deerskin
6.6
  • Soundtrack("Et si tu n'Existais pas (Oasis)")
  • 2019
Chega de Saudade (2007)
Chega de Saudade
7.2
  • Soundtrack("Les Dalton (Tô Doidão)")
  • 2007

Credits

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Actor



  • La chanson de Tiber
    TV Movie
    • Tiber Jackpot (as Joseph Dassin)
    • 1980
  • Lady L (1965)
    Lady L
    5.5
    • Un Inspecteur de Police
    • 1965
  • Nick Carter et le trèfle rouge (1965)
    Nick Carter et le trèfle rouge
    4.9
    • Janos Adler
    • 1965
  • Topkapi (1964)
    Topkapi
    6.9
    • Josef (as Joseph Dassin)
    • 1964
  • Gina Lollobrigida and Yves Montand in The Law (1959)
    The Law
    6.7
    • Secondo disoccupato (as Joseph Dassin)
    • 1959
  • Melina Mercouri and Pierre Vaneck in He Who Must Die (1957)
    He Who Must Die
    7.5
    • Shepherd (as Joseph Dassin)
    • 1957
  • Rencontre à Paris (1956)
    Rencontre à Paris
    5.2
    • Petit rôle (uncredited)
    • 1956

Composer



  • Bip-Bip
    Short
    • Composer
    • 2003
  • Johnny Hallyday: La guitare fait mal (Live)
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1993

Music Department



  • -M- & Gail Ann Dorsey - A toi (Clip officiel)
    Music Video
    • Music Department
    • 2022
  • 2000 ans de bogues (1999)
    2000 ans de bogues
    TV Series
    • with the music of
    • 1999–2000

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Joseph Dassin
  • Born
    • November 5, 1938
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 20, 1980
    • Papetee, Tahiti(heart attack)
  • Spouses
      Christine DelvauxJanuary 14, 1978 - March 1980 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Jonathan Dassin
  • Parents
      Jules Dassin
  • Relatives
      Richelle Dassin(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

FAQ

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  • When did Joe Dassin die?
    August 20, 1980
  • How did Joe Dassin die?
    Heart attack
  • How old was Joe Dassin when he died?
    41 years old
  • Where did Joe Dassin die?
    Papetee, Tahiti
  • When was Joe Dassin born?
    November 5, 1938

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