About Carlos
Lived 1943 – 2008 (aged 64). Carlos was a French actor, singer, radio personality, television presenter, recording artist and musician.
Carlos (born Jean-Chrysostome Dolto; February 20, 1943 – January 17, 2008) was a French singer, entertainer and actor. He is sometimes called Jean-Christophe Doltovitch.
Jean-Chrysostome Dolto is the son of the psychoanalyst and pediatrician Françoise Dolto (née Marette) (1908–1988) and the physiotherapist Boris Dolto (1899–1981), of a Russian origin.
Carlos was heavily overweight and cultivated a jovial countenance, and adopted a look similar to the singer Antoine, with leis and Hawaiian shirts. In 1980, he became a spokesman for the Oasis brand fruit drink, with his song "Rosalie" (a cover of , singer for Typical Combo, a Guadeloupean group) being used in their television advertisements.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carlos?
French singer, entertainer and actor (1943–2008)
When was Carlos born?
Carlos was born on 20 February 1943 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Carlos die?
Carlos died on 17 January 2008 in Clichy.
What was Carlos's occupation?
Carlos was an actor, singer, radio personality, television presenter, recording artist and musician.
What nationality was Carlos?
Carlos was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos. https://biography.guide/carlos/
MLA: "Carlos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos/.
Chicago: "Carlos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos/.
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