Lagaf'
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Lagaf' is a famous French humorist, TV presenter, singer and actor.
", which was a success in France in 1990. A year later, he had the same success with "La Zoubida
" which was in the list of the 100 best-selling singles in France during the 1990s
. (A side-scrolling platform game developed by (Titus Interactive based on this song was also produced – Titus the Fox
). Until 1995, being associated with the producer Hervé Hubert, he continued to act many sketches on stage or for television and to interpret new funny songs like Casse toi and Sweet Georgia Brown. In 1995, he played the part of Scipion in a made-to-measure play Le Surbook.
In 1996, for French TV channel TF1
, he began hosting game shows which were big successes. In 1998, he adapted Let's make a deal
for the French audience. He hosted Le Bigdil for six years with a virtual alien called Bill and his beautiful dancing-girls Les gafettes. With this show, he became one of the most popular TV presenters, twice an award winner, and a successful TV producer. In 2000, Vincent Lagaf' and his ever faithful partner Hervé Hubert sold their companies to the powerful group Endemol
.
In 2006, he stopped hosting and producing TV shows to take a sabbatical year and a change of scenery. In 2008, he played the first leading role in the movie Le Baltringue. In 2009, after a tour with a new play Pourquoi moi ?!, he returned TV with a new version of The Price Is Right
(Le Juste Prix
), produced by Hervé Hubert who now works with Fremantle Media.
In 2011, he will host the French version of the English gameshow Ant & Dec's Push the Button
.
Biography
In 1987, Vincent Lagaf', who had just arrived in Paris, was first brought to the national eye as a comedian when he appeared in a TV show (La Classe) aimed at discovering young humorists. With his first one-man show, Lagaf' began a new popular comedian thanks to a song that he sings on scene, "Bo le lavaboBo le lavabo
"Bo le lavabo " is a 1990 novelty song recorded by the French TV presenter and humorist Lagaf'. It was his debut single and achieved success in France.-Background and writing:...
", which was a success in France in 1990. A year later, he had the same success with "La Zoubida
La Zoubida
"La Zoubida" is a 1991 novelty song recorded by the French TV presenter and humorist Lagaf'. It was the second single from his album Le Lavabo...
" which was in the list of the 100 best-selling singles in France during the 1990s
French Top 100 singles of the 1990s
This is a list of the 100 best-selling singles in France during the 1990s .- Singles :...
. (A side-scrolling platform game developed by (Titus Interactive based on this song was also produced – Titus the Fox
Titus the Fox
Titus the Fox is a side-scrolling platform game developed by Titus Interactive for the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, DOS. The first version of the game was released in 1991 under the name Lagaf': Les Aventures de Moktar - Vol 1: La Zoubida. The international edition - Titus the Fox: To Marrakech...
). Until 1995, being associated with the producer Hervé Hubert, he continued to act many sketches on stage or for television and to interpret new funny songs like Casse toi and Sweet Georgia Brown. In 1995, he played the part of Scipion in a made-to-measure play Le Surbook.
In 1996, for French TV channel TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
, he began hosting game shows which were big successes. In 1998, he adapted Let's make a deal
Let's Make a Deal
Let's Make a Deal is a television game show which originated in the United States and has since been produced in many countries throughout the world. The show is based around deals offered to members of the audience by the host. The traders usually have to weigh the possibility of an offer being...
for the French audience. He hosted Le Bigdil for six years with a virtual alien called Bill and his beautiful dancing-girls Les gafettes. With this show, he became one of the most popular TV presenters, twice an award winner, and a successful TV producer. In 2000, Vincent Lagaf' and his ever faithful partner Hervé Hubert sold their companies to the powerful group Endemol
Endemol
Endemol is an international television production and distribution company based in the Netherlands, with subsidiaries and joint ventures in 23 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Poland,...
.
In 2006, he stopped hosting and producing TV shows to take a sabbatical year and a change of scenery. In 2008, he played the first leading role in the movie Le Baltringue. In 2009, after a tour with a new play Pourquoi moi ?!, he returned TV with a new version of The Price Is Right
The Price Is Right
The Price Is Right is a television game show franchise originally produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, and created by Bob Stewart, and is currently produced and owned by FremantleMedia. The franchise centers on television game shows, but also includes merchandise such as video games, printed...
(Le Juste Prix
Le Juste Prix
Le Juste Prix is a French adaptation of the American game show The Price Is Right that airs on TF1. It first premiered in 1988 and ran until the original version was canceled in 2001. In 2002 a brief sequel, Le Juste Euro, ran on France 2 and was hosted by Patrice Laffont, it only ran for two...
), produced by Hervé Hubert who now works with Fremantle Media.
In 2011, he will host the French version of the English gameshow Ant & Dec's Push the Button
Ant & Dec's Push the Button
Ant & Dec's Push the Button is a game show which first aired on the ITV Network. The show is hosted by Ant & Dec. During the show the contestants compete to win a jackpot of £100,000. The family who have banked the most cash go through to the final to face DAVE...
.
Television
- Yakapa (January 1992 - March 1994)
- L'Or à l'appel (March 1996 – June 1997)
- Drôle de jeu (January 1997 – June 1999)
- Le BigdilLet's Make a DealLet's Make a Deal is a television game show which originated in the United States and has since been produced in many countries throughout the world. The show is based around deals offered to members of the audience by the host. The traders usually have to weigh the possibility of an offer being...
(2 February 1998 – 23 July 2004) - CrésusCresusCrésus was the French version of the Argentine quiz show El Legado that debuted on commercial station TF1 on July 4th, 2005, presented by Vincent Lagaf'. Following a strong summer ratings run, the show was recommissioned, and began its second run in January 2006...
(4 July 2005 – 1 September 2006) - Le Juste PrixLe Juste PrixLe Juste Prix is a French adaptation of the American game show The Price Is Right that airs on TF1. It first premiered in 1988 and ran until the original version was canceled in 2001. In 2002 a brief sequel, Le Juste Euro, ran on France 2 and was hosted by Patrice Laffont, it only ran for two...
(since July 2009)
Singles
- Bo le lavabo (WC Kiss)Bo le lavabo"Bo le lavabo " is a 1990 novelty song recorded by the French TV presenter and humorist Lagaf'. It was his debut single and achieved success in France.-Background and writing:...
(1990) – #1 in France – see List of French number-one hits of 1990 - La ZoubidaLa Zoubida"La Zoubida" is a 1991 novelty song recorded by the French TV presenter and humorist Lagaf'. It was the second single from his album Le Lavabo...
(1991) – #1 in France – see List of French number-one hits of 1991 - Je veux des vacances (1993) – #17 in France
Filmography
- 1994 : Histoire de fou (short movie) by Eric Cayron – leading role
- 2005 : Sous le soleilSous le soleilSous le soleil is a French soap opera broadcast on French major channel TF1 since 1996. It has been a huge success in many countries, particularly in...
– guest star - 2002 : Les Razmoket rencontrent les Delajungle by John Eng – dog's voice
- 2010 : Le Baltringue by Cyril Sebas – leading role
Awards
- 7 d'or for "Personality of the year" (1999)
- 7 d'or for "Best game show" for Le Bigdil (2000)