Who is Florent Pagny?

Florent Pagny is a 58-year-old French singer, songwriter, and actor. He has released more than 15 albums since his debut in 1982 and has sold over 8 million records in France alone. He is also known for his acting roles in films such as The Piano Teacher and A Christmas Tale.

Musical Career

Pagny began his career as a backing singer for other French artists such as Michel Polnareff and Francoise Hardy. In 1982, he released his first self-titled album which featured the hit single “N’importe quoi”. This was followed by the 1984 album “Réaliste” which won him critical acclaim and was certified gold. In the 1990s, he had several chart-topping singles such as “Savoir Aimer” and “Rester Femme”. He also collaborated with other artists such as Céline Dion, Natacha Atlas, Calogero and Youssou N'Dour. In 1998, he released the album “Savoir Aimer” which went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time in France with more than 1 million copies sold.

Acting Roles

In addition to his music career, Pagny has also appeared in several films. He made his film debut in the 1998 film The Piano Teacher starring Isabelle Huppert. He then starred in films such as Chouchou (2003) and A Christmas Tale (2008). He also had a recurring role on the TV show Les Revenants from 2012-2014.

Awards & Accolades

Pagny has won numerous awards throughout his career including three Victoires de la Musique Awards for Best Male Artist in 1996, 2000 and 2014. He has also been nominated for two César Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in The Piano Teacher (1998) and Chouchou (2003).

Discography

Pagny has released 16 studio albums throughout his career. These include: “Florent Pagny” (1982), “Réaliste” (1984), “Cantiques Populaires” (1989), “Recreations” (1991), “Savoir Aimer” (1998), “N'importe Quoi” (2002), “Bienvenue Chez Moi” (2009), and “Habana” (2016). He has also released several live albums such as “Live a Bercy” (1997) and “Le Tour de France 2005: En Public” (2005).}