Who is Patrick Bruel?

Patrick Bruel is a French singer, actor and professional poker player. He has sold millions of albums worldwide and has been awarded numerous awards for his work. He is also an active philanthropist and takes part in many causes. He was born on May 14th, 1959 in Tlemcen, Algeria as Patrick Benguigui.

Early Life & Musical Career

At the age of 15, he began performing in the cabarets of Paris. His first album was released in 1982 with the title “De Face”. In 1989, he released his second album titled “Alors Regarde” which was a huge success. Since then, he has released several more albums including “Entre Deux” in 2001 and “Ce Soir On Sort...” in 2009.

Acting Career

In addition to his musical career, Patrick Bruel has also established himself as an actor. He has had roles in films like “Les Amants du Pont-Neuf”, “Le Jaguar” and “Le Dîner de Cons”. He has also taken part in several television series such as “Femmes de loi” and “Un gars, une fille”.

Philanthropy

Patrick Bruel is an active philanthropist and has taken part in various causes throughout his career. He is a spokesperson for UNICEF France as well as the French Red Cross. He also serves as an ambassador for various organizations such as La Ligue Contre le Cancer (The League Against Cancer) and SOS Children's Villages International.

Awards & Achievements

Throughout his career, Patrick Bruel has been awarded numerous awards for his work in music and acting. He was awarded the Grand Prix of the Académie Charles Cros (Grand Prize of the Charles Cros Academy) for his album Entre Deux in 2001. He also won the NRJ Music Awards for Best Male Artist of the Year in 2002 and 2003. In 2010, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Letres (Knight of Arts and Letters) by then-President Nicolas Sarkozy.