Yves Montand was an Italian-born French actor and singer, celebrated as one of France's greatest 20th-century artists.
Montand was discovered by Édith Piaf in 1944, which marked the beginning of his illustrious career in music and film.
He became famous for his crooner style songs, particularly those about Paris, which are considered timeless classics.
Biography
Early Life
Ivo Livi, better known as Yves Montand, was born on October 13, 1921, in Stignano, a small village in Tuscany, Italy. His family moved to France in 1923 to escape the rise of fascism under Benito Mussolini. Growing up in Marseille, Montand worked various jobs, including in his sister's beauty salon and on the docks, before embarking on a career in show business as a music-hall singer. His big break came in 1944 when he was discovered by the legendary Édith Piaf in Paris, who invited him to join her act.
Career
Montand quickly rose to fame as both a singer and an actor, becoming one of France's most celebrated artists. He was known for his crooner style and his songs about Paris, which became classics. He performed at the prestigious Paris Olympia and toured extensively, including a notable concert tour in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in 1956-57. His film career included roles in American movies and on Broadway, earning him a César Award nomination for Best Actor in 1980 and again in 1984. One of his most memorable performances came in 1986 in the films "Jean de Florette" and "Manon des Sources," which revitalized his career in the United States.
Personal Life
In 1951, Montand married actress Simone Signoret, and they shared a successful partnership both personally and professionally until her death in 1985. Despite their harmonious marriage, Montand had several well-publicized affairs, including one with Marilyn Monroe. He had a son, Valentine, with his second wife, Carole Amiel, born in 1988. Montand was politically active, initially supporting leftist causes before shifting to the right in the 1980s. He passed away from a heart attack in November 1991, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century in France.
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Discography
Yves Montand chante Francis Lemarque1988
- 1.Les Routiers2:54
- 2.Mathilda2:15
- 3.Le Cocher de fiacre2:56
- 4.Ma douce vallée3:10
- 5.Quand un soldat1:50
- 6.À Paris3:02
- 7.Cornet de frites3:18
- 8.Rendez‐vous à Paname2:34
- 9.Le Petit Môme3:36
- 10.L’Assassin du dimanche2:44
- 11.Le Vieux Canal3:10
- 12.Toi, tu n’ressembles à personne2:28
Yves Montand chante David McNeil1984
- 1.Nostalgie d’Angie2:55
- 2.Tout s’efface2:07
- 3.Vous souvenez-vous, Louisa2:15
- 4.Vanessa2:10
- 5.Couleurs2:40
- 6.Les Jardins de Monte-Carle2:19
- 7.Retour3:05
- 8.Fable1:30
- 9.Lettre anonyme à Monsieur le conservateur du Musée du Louvre3:50
Montand d’hier et d’aujourd’hui1980
- 1.L'Addition2:46
- 2.Le Temps2:07
- 3.Hollywood3:16
- 4.Les Bijoux3:16
- 5.Casse-têtes2:25
- 6.Ellington quarante et one2:51
- 7.Roses de Picardie2:50
- 8.Rencontres2:27
- 9.L'Enfant ébloui2:40
- 10.Les Berceaux2:14
- 11.Le Mégot2:37
Montand de mon temps1974
- 1.L’Étrangère2:38
- 2.Matilda2:38
- 3.Dans les plaines du Far West2:46
- 4.La Complainte de Mandrin3:00
- 5.Les Grands Boulevards1:58
- 6.Le Chant des partisans3:25
- 7.Clémentine3:22
- 8.Battling Joe3:20
- 9.Mon pot’ le gitan1:58
- 10.Luna Park1:42
- 11.Giroflé Girofla1:49
- 12.Coucher avec elle2:20
La Fête à Loulou1973
- 1.La Fête à Loulou2:15
- 2.Insensiblement2:55
- 3.Où es‐tu mon amour ?2:25
- 4.Je sais que vous êtes jolie2:35
- 5.La Chanson des rues2:53
- 6.Venez donc chez moi3:14
- 7.Je cherche après Titine3:23
- 8.Près de toi mon amour2:55
- 9.Nuages3:10
- 10.Source bleue2:30
- 11.Si jolie2:54
- 12.Ma mie3:35
Les Feuilles mortes1968
- 1.Les Feuilles mortes3:17
- 2.Quand un soldat1:47
- 3.C’est à l’aube2:22
- 4.Le Galérien2:54
- 5.Ce monsieur-là5:05
- 6.Actualités2:42
- 7.Mon pot’ le gitan2:48
- 8.Compagnons des mauvais jours2:53
- 9.Je soussigné2:52
- 10.La Ville morte3:33
- 11.Le Puits3:17
La Bicyclette1968
- 1.La Bicyclette2:46
- 2.Le Jazz et la Java2:37
- 3.La Musique3:49
- 4.Barcarolette2:55
- 5.Mes jolies vacances2:47
- 6.Les Berceaux2:35
- 7.Madrid2:11
- 8.Napoli jolie2:29
- 9.C’est de la faute à l’accordéon2:58
- 10.Nuit de Camargue3:05
- 11.Pluie2:32
- 12.Le Télégramme3:39
71967
- 1.Je t'aime4:00
- 2.Idylle philoménale1:40
- 3.La Plus Belle des mers2:25
- 4.Bourlingue2:25
- 5.L'Amoureuse2:18
- 6.La Colombe de l'arche1:30
- 7.Coucher avec elle2:25
- 8.Je me souviens2:00
- 9.Le Port2:10
- 10.Mon frère2:05
- 11.Les Tuileries2:30
- 12.C'était2:55
Le Paris de... Montand1964
- 1.C’est si bon3:30
- 2.Sa jeunesse4:25
- 3.Mon manège a moi3:50
- 4.À Paris dans chaque faubourg3:40
- 5.Marie Marie3:55
- 6.À Paris3:00
- 7.Paris‐canaille3:10
- 8.La Vie en rose3:15
- 9.Le Chevalier de Paris4:05
- 10.L’Âme des poètes2:45
- 11.Sous le ciel de Paris2:55
- 12.Les Feuilles mortes3:05
Le Paris de Montand1964
- 1.C’est si bon3:35
- 2.Sa jeunesse4:27
- 3.Mon manège à moi3:50
- 4.À Paris dans chaque faubourg3:43
- 5.Marie Marie3:40
- 6.À Paris3:03
- 7.Paris-canaille3:15
- 8.La Vie en rose3:20
- 9.Le Chevalier de Paris4:09
- 10.L’Âme des poètes2:51
- 11.Sous le ciel de Paris2:57
- 12.Les Feuilles mortes3:09
Yves Montand chante Jacques Prévert1962
- 1.Les Cireurs de souliers de Broadway3:44
- 2.Chanson1:18
- 3.Dans ma maison3:51
- 4.En sortant de l’école2:46
- 5.On frappe1:03
- 6.Paris at Night1:33
- 7.Les Feuilles mortes3:22
- 8.Sanguine2:46
- 9.Le Miroir brisé1:36
- 10.Le Jardin1:15
- 11.Quelqu’un2:25
- 12.Page d’écriture2:46
- 13.Barbara3:50
- 14.Fable1:59
- 15.Les enfants qui s’aiment2:07
À Paris1961
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De Shanghai à Bangkok1961
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Rengaine ta rengaine…1961
- 1.La Chansonnette2:43
- 2.Mais si je n’ai rien2:49
- 3.La Chanson de Bilbao "Bilbao song"4:34
- 4.Il n’y a plus d’après3:37
- 5.Rengaine ta rengaine3:13
- 6.Ma péniche2:17
- 7.De Shanghai à Bangkok2:29
- 8.Trois petites notes de musique3:00
Dansez avec Yves Montand1960
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Chansons de Paris1959
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Chansons d’amour1958
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Dix chansons pour l’été1958
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13 ans déjà ! …1957
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Je soussigné Yves Montand1956
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Chansons populaires de France par Yves Montand1955
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Yves Montand chante ses derniers succès1954
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Yves Montand chante ses dernières créations1953
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Yves Montand chante …1952
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Yves Montand chante Paris1951
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Achievements
- Award
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
Groups
- Les Enfoirésoriginal · 1986–1986
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Also known as: Y.Montant, Yves Montad, Yves Montant
Ivo Livi, better known as Yves Montand, was an Italian-born French actor and singer. Montand has been described as one of France's greatest 20th-century artists.
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