Francis Cabrel
Francis Cabrel

Francis Cabrel

Born: November 23, 1953 (72 years)
Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France

Francis Christian Cabrel (born 23 November 1953) is a French singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist. Considered one of the most influential French musical artists of all time, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux", "Je l'aime à mourir", "Petite Marie", "La Dame de Haute-Savoie", "Encore et encore", "Il faudra leur dire", "Sarbacane", "C'est écrit", "Je t'aimais, je t'aime, je t'aimerai" and "La corrida", have become enduring favourites in French music. Since the start of his career, Cabrel has sold over 25 million albums. His first hit song was "Petite Marie" in 1974, which was about the woman who soon became his wife, Mariette. His song "Je l'aime à mourir" was covered by Shakira; this version, both sung in French and Spanish, became a major hit single. His song Edition Spéciale was featured in the 1987 film Broadcast News starring Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks and William Hurt. Although Francis Cabrel is best known as a French-speaking singer, he also sings in Spanish ("La quiero a morir", "Vengo a ofrecer mi corazón"), and even a little in Occitan ("Giors", "Rockstars du Moyen Âge") and Italian. An unauthorised biography was published in 2015. Cabrel, who is one of the most private French singers, attempted to have the book suppressed. Francis Cabrel was born in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne into a modest family of Venetian Veneto descent. His father was a labourer in a biscuit factory and his mother a cashier in a cafeteria. He has a sister, Martine, and a brother, Philippe. He spent his childhood in Astaffort, in Lot-et-Garonne. Source: Article "Francis Cabrel" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Movies as Actor (33)
Concert solidaire - Aidons l'Aude

Concert solidaire - Aidons l'Aude

as Self

Dec 27, 2025

Serge Lama, le dernier rappel

Serge Lama, le dernier rappel

as Self

Nov 21, 2025

Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés

Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés

as Self (archive footage)

Nov 15, 2025

K Canta, nos régions en chansons

K Canta, nos régions en chansons

as Self

Sep 24, 2025

Canada Mania

Canada Mania

as Self

Sep 5, 2025

La Génération des Enfants du rock

La Génération des Enfants du rock

as Self (voice)

Feb 16, 2024

Grand Chelem : Une si longue attente

Grand Chelem : Une si longue attente

as Self

Apr 9, 2022

Francis Cabrel - L'In Extremis Tour

Francis Cabrel - L'In Extremis Tour

as Self

Oct 14, 2016

Francis Cabrel, un chanteur très discret

Francis Cabrel, un chanteur très discret

as Self

Sep 16, 2016

Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui

Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui

Dec 13, 2014

The Pink Soldier 2

The Pink Soldier 2

Nov 3, 2013

Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs

Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs

Mar 12, 2010

Francis Cabrel : la Tournée des Roses et des Orties

Francis Cabrel : la Tournée des Roses et des Orties

as Self

Dec 19, 2009

Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés

Mar 7, 2008

New Morning - 25th Anniversary

New Morning - 25th Anniversary

as Self

Mar 23, 2007

The Pink Soldier

The Pink Soldier

as Le Gardien de Nuit

Dec 24, 2006

Francis Cabrel - La tournée des Bodegas

Francis Cabrel - La tournée des Bodegas

as Self

Nov 25, 2005

Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés

Nov 25, 2005

La Fête De La Chanson Française

La Fête De La Chanson Française

as Self

Jan 15, 2005

Dans le Théâtre des Beaux Dégâts

Dans le Théâtre des Beaux Dégâts

as Self

May 7, 2004

Solidarité inondations

Solidarité inondations

as Self

Apr 22, 2003

Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau

Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau

Feb 22, 2002

Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés

Mar 9, 2001

M6 awards 2000

M6 awards 2000

as Self

Nov 17, 2000

Francis Cabrel - Tournée Hors-Saison

Francis Cabrel - Tournée Hors-Saison

as Self

Oct 16, 2000

Les Enfoirés 2000 - Enfoirés en 2000

Les Enfoirés 2000 - Enfoirés en 2000

Feb 26, 2000

Francis Cabrel : D'une Ombre à l'Autre

Francis Cabrel : D'une Ombre à l'Autre

as Self

Jan 1, 2000

Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur

Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur

Feb 7, 1998

Les Enfoirés 1997 - Le Zénith des Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 1997 - Le Zénith des Enfoirés

Feb 8, 1997

Les Enfoirés 1994 - Les Enfoirés au Grand Rex

Les Enfoirés 1994 - Les Enfoirés au Grand Rex

Feb 5, 1994

Les Enfoirés 1992 - La Soirée des Enfoirés à l'Opéra

Les Enfoirés 1992 - La Soirée des Enfoirés à l'Opéra

Jan 20, 1992

Francis Cabrel : Le Spectacle acoustique

Francis Cabrel : Le Spectacle acoustique

as Self

Jan 1, 1992

Francis Cabrel - Sarbacane Tour

Francis Cabrel - Sarbacane Tour

as Self

Jun 15, 1990