About Henri Contet
Lived 1904 – 1998 (aged 93). Henri Contet was a French film critic, actor, lyricist and journalist.
Henri Contet (1904–1998) was a French engineer, film critic, actor, lyricist and journalist. He was born on 8 May 1904 in Anost (Saône-et-Loire) and died on 15 April 1998 in Paris' seventh arrondissement. He wrote over 1,000 songs for singers including Édith Piaf, Yves Montand, Mireille Mathieu and Ute Lemper. He was awarded the Legion of honor in 1956.
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Who was Henri Contet?
French lyricist, film critic, actor (1904–1998)
When was Henri Contet born?
Henri Contet was born on 8 May 1904 in Anost.
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Henri Contet died on 15 April 1998 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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Henri Contet was a film critic, actor, lyricist and journalist.
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Henri Contet was French.
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