# Jean Villard

> Jean Villard, known as Gilles, originating from Daillens, was a French Swiss multi-talented chansonnier, poet, humorist, comedian, actor, and cabaretist. He was friends with Édith Piaf, Ernest Ansermet, Jacques Brel, Jean Poiret, Michel Serrault and met also with Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz. He gave his last interview in December 1981 at his home, where he confided that "I have always tried my best to be a poet."

*Swiss actor and singer (1895-1982)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Actor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q33999))
- **Category:** Actors
- **Country:** Switzerland
- **Born:** 1895-06-02
- **Died:** 1982-03-26
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Jean Villard, known as Gilles, originating from Daillens, was a French Swiss multi-talented chansonnier, poet, humorist, comedian, actor, and cabaretist. He was friends with Édith Piaf, Ernest Ansermet, Jacques Brel, Jean Poiret, Michel Serrault and met also with Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz. He gave his last interview in December 1981 at his home, where he confided that "I have always tried my best to be a poet."

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 44.6
- **Momentum:** 5.8

## Sources
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- [MusicBrainz](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/b0fae17d-4514-4ad0-ba7a-6c464b901f52)
- [Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/706104)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3175041)

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