Biography
Born on 9 July 1946 in Paris to an American soldier and a French mother, William Desboeuf was raised in Ohio until he was 7. He then went back to France to live with his mother's parents, who worked in the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Palais Garnier.
A prominent artist of French popular music since the 1970s, William Sheller has the particularity of being one of the few singers of French chanson who has benefited from a solid background in classical music. This has influenced his repertoire with a sophisticated musical style, combining elements of classical music with chanson and symphonic rock.
Additionally, he has also written film music and songs or arrangements for other artists (Titanic, Dalida, Joe Dassin, Barbara... etc.).
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Filmography
all 18
Movies 9
TV Shows 9
self 9
Writer 1
Le Père Benoit
The Jolly Forgers (2023)
Movie
Self
Vivement dimanche (1998)
TV
Composer
Arlette (1997)
Movie
Composer
The Last Writer (1993)
Movie
Self
Les Nuls, l'émission (1990)
TV
King / Roi / Writer / Music
Excalibur (1990)
Movie
Composer
Envoyez les violons (1988)
Movie
(Original Cinema/Television Soundtrack of the Year) / Self (Honorary Award) / Self (Album & Song of the Year)
Victoires de la musique (1985)
TV
Composer
Singles (1982)
Movie
8
Self
Champs-Elysées (1982)
TV
Composer
Retour en force (1980)
Movie
Self
Numéro un (1975)
TV
Self
Système 2 (1975)
TV
Self
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975)
TV
Self
Midi Première (1975)
TV
Self
Le Grand Échiquier (1972)
TV
Composer
Too Small My Friend (1971)
Movie
Composer
Erotissimo (1969)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.52
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1969
1975
1982
1988
2023
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Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1946-07-09 (77 years old)
Birth NameWilliam Jean Desbœuf
Birth Place17th arrondissement of Paris, France
CitizenshipsFrance
Also Known AsWilliam Desboeuf
AwardsCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Grande médaille de la chanson française
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