Johnny Hallyday
Date of birth: 1943-06-15
Place of birth: Paris, France
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Jean-Philippe Smet, Jean-Philippe Léo Smet
Biography
Jean-Philippe Léo Smet (15 June 1943 – 5 December 2017), better known by his stage name Johnny Hallyday, was a French rock and roll and pop singer and actor, credited with having brought rock and roll to France. During a career spanning 57 years, Hallyday released 79 albums and sold more than 110 million records worldwide, mainly in the French-speaking world, making him one of the best-selling artists in the world. He had five diamond albums, 40 gold albums, 22 platinum albums and earned ten Victoires de la Musique. He sang an estimated 1,154 songs and performed 540 duets with 187 artists. Credited for his strong voice and his spectacular shows, he sometimes arrived by entering a stadium through the crowd and once by jumping from a helicopter above the Stade de France, where he performed nine times. Among his 3,257 shows completed in 187 tours, the most memorable were at Parc des Princes in 1993, at the Stade de France in 1998, just after France's win in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, as well as at the Eiffel Tower in 2000, which had record-breaking ticket sales for a French artist. A million spectators gathered to see his performance at the Eiffel Tower, with some 10 million watching on television. Usually working with the best French artists and musicians of his time, Hallyday collaborated with Charles Aznavour, Michel Berger and Jean-Jacques Goldman. Hugely popular in France, he was referred to as simply "Johnny" and seen as a "national monument" and a part of the French cultural legacy. He became a symbol of the Trente Glorieuses, France's prosperous postwar era, after he emerged in 1960, and was a familiar figure to four generations. More than 2,500 magazine covers and 190 books were dedicated to him during his lifetime, making him one of the people most widely covered by the media in France. His death from cancer in 2017 was followed by a "people's tribute", during which a million people attended the funeral procession in Paris and 15 million others watched the ceremony on TV. Hallyday remained relatively unknown outside the French-speaking world, where he was dubbed "the biggest rock star you've never heard of" and introduced as the French version of Elvis Presley. Jean-Philippe Smet was born in the 9th arrondissement of Paris on 15 June 1943 to a Belgian father, Léon Smet, and a French mother, Huguette Eugénie Pierrette Clerc. Léon Smet, who worked as a nightclub performer, left his wife and son a few months later. Clerc started a modeling career, which left her with little time to care for her son. Hallyday grew up with his aunt, Hélène Mar, and took his stage name from a cousin-in-law from Oklahoma (Lemoine Ketcham) who performed as Lee Halliday. The latter called Smet "Johnny" and became a father figure, introducing him to American music. ... Source: Article "Johnny Hallyday" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
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Man on the Train
2002-10-02
A man, Milan steps off a train, into a small French village. As he waits for the day when he will ro
Johnny, passion d'un enfant gâté
2022-12-31
This exceptional documentary, based on an original idea by Paul Belmondo, immerses us in the fantast
The Specialists
1969-11-25
Hud Dixon returns to his hometown when his brother is killed by a lynch mob.
Johnny Hallyday - Les Années 60 Vol.1
2008-12-01
Crime Spree
2003-04-16
An out-of-town heist becomes a nightmare for a crew of French burglars when they mistakenly rob the
Animal
1977-10-05
Mike (Jean-Paul Belmondo) is a stuntman who works with his girlfriend Jane (Raquel Welch). On their
M6 awards 2000
2000-11-17
The Society of the Spectacle
1974-05-01
Guy Debord's analysis of a consumer society.
Les Enfants de la Pop 80's
2012-10-22
Jean-Philippe
2006-04-05
A bourgeois office drone whose raison d'être is the music of French rocker Johnny Hallyday awakens o
Johnny Hallyday symphonique
2023-03-24
The Iron Triangle
1989-01-24
Based on the diary of an unknown Viet Cong soldier, this film provides a sympathetic look at a Viet
Johnny Hallyday : Olympia 2000 - Les Duos
2019-12-06
The Pink Panther 2
2009-02-06
When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther Diam
Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse
2004-02-18
No one is safe when seemingly random killings emerge as a deadly pattern intended to usher in the en
Mon nom est Johnny
2021-12-01
From New York to Los Angeles, a journey in the United States, in the footsteps of Johnny Hallyday, o
Why Not Me?
1998-11-18
Four gay French expatriots share a business in Barcelona. When they and their parents are thrown tog
Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
2014-12-13
Playing Beatie Bow
1986-08-07
Abigail Kirk was an ordinary enough sixteen year old growing up in todays Sydney. An intriguing chai
Family Business
1986-03-19
French rocker Johnny Halliday stars as a professional thief just released from jail. He returns to s
Laurent Gerra ne s’interdit rien
2011-12-10
Vengeance
2009-05-20
A French chef swears revenge after a violent attack on his daughter's family in Macau, during which
Detective
1985-08-23
Emile Chenal and his wife, Françoise, leaned on boxing manager Jim Fox Warner to cough up the consid
Johnny Hallyday - Un soir à l'Olympia
2019-12-01
Where Are You From, Johnny?
1963-10-29
Without knowing it, Johnny, a young rock musician, finds himself involved with a Parisian drug gang.
Terminus
1987-01-28
An established dystopian sport has drivers of a computerized truck driving cross-country to a termin
Shoot to Live
2022-05-11
A documentary on filmmaker Claude Lelouch, following him over seven years.
Quartier V.I.P.
2005-05-25
Gardien à la Santé, Alex mène une petite vie tranquille aux côtés de son épouse Louisette et de son
Mischka
2002-02-20
An old man in dressing gown and slippers is abandoned by his family on an area of highway while on v
Jean Rochefort, l'irrésistible
2020-11-30
If Jean Rochefort remains so dear to our hearts, it is because this extraordinary actor alone embodi
The Great Chase
1968-10-02
A gang of young tugs led by Frankie, opens a nightclub just in front of a gangster's hideout. Morell
Dans l'intimité de Johnny : Tranches de vie
2018-01-01
Renaud, souvenirs, souvenirs
2023-08-03
La Gamine
1992-04-22
A teen girl is wrongfully suspected for a crime. A former cop helps her to proof her innocence. Ther
In Memory of Rock
1963-01-01
The rock-wild youth of the 1960s during the apparitions of their idols.
Godard by Godard
2023-05-17
Godard by Godard is an archival self-portrait of Jean-Luc Godard. It retraces the unique and unheard
Johnny Hallyday - Live à la Tour Eiffel
2000-06-10
Hallyday Bercy 2003
2021-06-04
We Love You, You Bastard
2014-04-02
A war photographer and absent father, who spends more time taking care of his camera than his four d
L'Âge d'or de la pub
2023-06-02
55 years ago, on October 1 1968, the first brand advertising spot appeared on the French television
Céline Dion, le grand show
2012-11-24
On Saturday, November 24, 2012, Celine Dion appeared in the TV special 'Celine Dion : le grand show'
Money Money Money
1972-05-04
When they realize the times are changing, five crooks decide to switch from bank robberies to person
Hallyday par Johnny
2000-05-26
Johnny l'immortel
2016-01-01
Johnny made in France
2018-11-09
Falling Point
1970-09-11
Three men kidnap a young girl and keep her in a small house on an isolated beach, waiting for her fa
Johnny Hallyday - Go, Johnny, Go (Un enfant du rock à Nashville)
1984-03-10
Love Me
2000-02-23
Laetita Masson directs this hallucinatory dream-like work about dancing on the beach, Elvis imperson
The Nugget
2002-10-17
'The Nugget' looks at how instant wealth suddenly changes the lives of three working class men - not
Danger Down Under
1988-03-14
The story of an American horse-breeder living in Australia who is the single father of three sons.
Johnny Hallyday : Tour 66 - Stade de France
2009-11-16
Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur
1998-02-07
Michel Sardou - Show Sardou
1994-12-22
Paparazzi
1998-04-29
Franck shows up in a gossip magazine photo behind a brawling TV star at a football match.
Kidnapping
2005-11-17
Les Vieilles Canailles
2014-11-09
Les Vieilles Canailles is the name of the trio bringing together singers Jacques Dutronc , Eddy Mitc
Le jour se lève et les conneries commencent
1981-06-21
Three thirty-year-old friends with a strong appetite for women and leisure life, supported by differ
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
2022-01-07
In May 1974, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing became President of the Republic and wanted to bring about a n
Sheila, toutes ces vies-là
2022-12-24
The portrait of a woman who remembers. Sheila tells the story of Sheila, without concessions or evas
Johnny Hallyday - Pavillon de Paris
1979-06-01
Diabolique
1955-01-29
The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely
Rock'n Roll
2017-02-15
Guillaume Canet is told by a young co-star that he's no longer Rock'n' Roll and can't sell films any
Johnny Hallyday - Stade de France 98
2018-11-23
Johnny Hallyday - Olympia 2000
2000-07-01
Johnny Hallyday concert Amsterdam 1963
1963-06-11
Johnny Hallyday - Zénith 1984
1984-10-24
Johnny Hallyday : Palais des Sports 1982
1982-10-23
Johnny Hallyday : Olympia 2000 - le film
2000-11-28
Johnny Hallyday - Bercy 87
1987-09-15
Johnny Hallyday dans la chaleur de Bercy
1990-09-15
Johnny Hallyday - Bercy 92
1992-09-15
Johnny Hallyday : Parc des Princes 93
1993-09-01
Johnny Hallyday - Lorada Tour
1995-09-12
Johnny Hallyday Allume le feu au Stade de France
1999-03-09
The Discreet Françoise Hardy
2016-09-23
Sensitive lookback on Françoise Hardy's career and life.
Visa de censure n° X
1976-07-02
Best known for his roles in Belle de jour, Sweet Movie, and many more, Pierre Clementi was also the
J'ai tout donné
1972-06-21
An intimate cinéma vérité style documentary following french mega star Johnny Hallyday's summer tou
Everyone's Life
2017-03-15
Before being judges, attorneys, or jury members, they are first of all men and women at a crossroads
Johnny Hallyday - Rester Vivant Tour
2016-03-26
Johnny Hallyday - Born Rocker Tour
2013-06-15
Malpertuis
1972-06-02
A young sailor finds himself trapped in the labyrinthine mansion of his occultist uncle, along with
Secret File 1413
1961-12-01
A detective investigates a murder and gets caught up in spy shenanigans.
Johnny Hallyday - La Cigale
2007-06-11
Johnny Hallyday - Flashback Tour 2006
2006-06-10
Cherchez l'idole
1964-02-26
After stealing a diamond from Mylène Demongeot, Richard hides it inside a guitar. But on returning t
Johnny Hallyday - Parc des Princes 2003
2003-06-15
Bouton Rouge
1967-04-16
Pop films by Garrel.
Gad Elmaleh - Le Big Show
2015-01-01
Les Vieilles Canailles 2017
2017-06-25
The Ponies
1967-06-12
The rise and fall of a journalist, named Max Torp, who runs a youth magazine, a private club, a tour
Johnny Hallyday en direct de Bercy, La Soirée Anniversaire
2013-06-15
5 + 1
1970-06-11
Documentary in two parts: the first one shows one of Johnny Hallyday's concerts at the Palais des Sp
Les Enfoirés 1989 - Tournée d'Enfoirés
1989-12-23
Pascal Obispo - Millésime (Live 00-01)
2001-11-20
Aznavour by Charles
2019-10-02
In 1948, French singer Charles Aznavour (1924-2018) receives a Paillard Bolex, his first camera. Unt
Les Vieilles Canailles : Histoire d'un concert mythique
2019-11-08
Johnny Hallyday - Destination Vegas
1996-11-29
The Perfect Day
2018-06-05
French soccer fans, celebrities and athletes retrace the exhilarating events of July 12, 1998, as Fr
Johnny Hallyday, la France Rock'n Roll
2017-12-06
Vadim Mister Cool
2016-12-28
As a poster boy for hedonism, his whole life was one big party. A journalist, filmmaker, director, p
Les Enfoirés 1997 - Le Zénith des Enfoirés
1997-02-08
Johnny Hallyday en direct du Théâtre de Paris, La Soirée Anniversaire
2013-06-16
Gad Elmaleh - 20 ans de scène !
2015-05-16
Johnny Hallyday à la Cigale
1995-03-26
Johnny Hallyday la Soirée Evénement
2014-12-20
Johnny Hallyday : Happy Birthday Live
2020-06-12
Concert of the french singer johnny hallyday for his birthday on 15/06/2020.
Retiens Johnny
2020-06-14
When Johnny Hallyday died in December 2017, thousands of orphaned fans felt the need to come togethe
Un coup dans l'aile
1963-12-31
Johnny Hallyday, à nos promesses
2020-12-11
Père Noël et fils
1983-12-24
De Gaulle, the Last King of France
2017-03-27
Charles de Gaulle, the first president (1958-1969) of the Vth Republic, France’s current system of g
Tales of Paris
1962-01-17
A film made up of four sketches. In Marc Allégret's Sophie, a naive high-school girl invents a love
Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés
2005-11-25
Michel Sardou, les meilleures chansons
2021-05-09
Johnny Hallyday Mes vidéos Les clips 1984-2006
2007-10-05
Christmas Blues
1960-01-01
The whole spirit of New Orleans is captured and brought to life by Jean-Christophe Averty. Eight pai
Un roi triste
1966-11-03
Titeuf
2011-04-06
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A Sunburnt Christmas
2020-12-11
The lives of a struggling family are upended when a runaway criminal dressed as Santa Claus crashes
Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés
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Sammy Davis Jr. in Europa
1968-02-06