Annie Cordy
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Léonie Cooreman known under the stage name
Annie Cordy (born 16 June 1928) is a Belgian
film actress and singer. She has appeared in 50 films since 1954. She has staged many memorable appearances at Bruno Coquatrix
' famous Paris Olympia
. Her version of "La Ballade de Davy Crockett
" was number 1 in the charts for five weeks in France in August of 1956.
She was born in Laeken, Belgium
, where in 2004, King Albert II of Belgium
bestowed upon her the title of Baroness
in recognition for her life's achievements.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Annie Cordy (born 16 June 1928) is a Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
film actress and singer. She has appeared in 50 films since 1954. She has staged many memorable appearances at Bruno Coquatrix
Bruno Coquatrix
Bruno Coquatrix, was born in Ronchin, Nord on 5 August 1910 and died in Paris on 1 April 1979, buried in the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery . He is mainly known as the owner and manager of the music hall Paris Olympia...
' famous Paris Olympia
Paris Olympia
The Olympia is a music hall in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Located at No. 28, Boulevard des Capucines, its closest métro/RER stations are Madeleine, Opéra, Havre – Caumartin and Auber....
. Her version of "La Ballade de Davy Crockett
The Ballad of Davy Crockett
"The Ballad of Davy Crockett" is a song with music by George Bruns and lyrics by Thomas W. Blackburn.The first recording of the song was made by Fess Parker, quickly followed by versions by Bill Hayes and Tennessee Ernie Ford...
" was number 1 in the charts for five weeks in France in August of 1956.
She was born in Laeken, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, where in 2004, King Albert II of Belgium
Albert II of Belgium
Albert II is the current reigning King of the Belgians, a constitutional monarch. He is a member of the royal house "of Belgium"; formerly this house was named Saxe-Coburg-Gotha...
bestowed upon her the title of Baroness
Baroness
Baroness is the female equivalent of the nobility title Baron.Baroness or The Baroness may also refer to:* Baroness , a metal band from Savannah, Georgia* Baroness , a fictional villain in the G.I...
in recognition for her life's achievements.
Selected filmography
- Rider on the RainRider on the RainRider on the Rain is a 1970 French mystery thriller film starring Charles Bronson, directed by René Clément, produced by Serge Silberman, with film music composed by Francis Lai.-Plot summary:...
(19701970 in filmThe year 1970 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* January 9 - Larry Fine, the second member of The Three Stooges, suffers a massive stroke, therefore ending his career....
) - The BreachThe Breach (1970 film)The Breach is a 1970 film written and directed by Claude Chabrol, based on the novel The Balloon Man by Charlotte Armstrong. The film was also known as The Breakup at times in its release in the United States...
(1970) - Le ChatLe Chat (film)Le Chat is a 1971 French-language drama film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.-Cast:* Jean Gabin - Julien Bouin* Simone Signoret - Clémence Bouin* Annie Cordy - Nelly* Jacques Rispal - Le docteur / Doctor* Nicole Desailly - L'infirmière / Nurse...
(1971) - Le matafLe matafLe mataf is a 1973 drama film directed by Serge Leroy and starring Michel Constantin.-Cast:* Michel Constantin - Bernard Solville* Adolfo Celi - Me Desbordes* Georges Géret - Basilio Hagon* Annie Cordy - Nina* Cathy Rosier - Cathy Mondor...
(19731973 in filmThe year 1973 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*The Marx Brothers' Zeppo Marx divorces his second wife, Barbara Blakely. Blakely would later marry actor/singer Frank Sinatra....
) - Disco (20082008 in filmThis is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
) - Le crime est notre affaireLe crime est notre affaireLe crime est notre affaire is a 2008 French comedy mystery film directed by Pascal Thomas and starring Catherine Frot, André Dussollier and Claude Rich...
(20082008 in filmThis is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
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