How to Pronounce Jean Villard Gilles
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Jun 02, 1895 Vernex, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Died on 26 Mar 1982 (aged 86)
Swiss actor and singer (1895-1982)
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About Jean Villard Gilles
- Jean Villard, known as Gilles (2 June 1895 in Montreux (Switzerland) – 26 March 1982 in Vevey), originating from Daillens, was a French Swiss multi-talented chansonnier, poet, humorist, comedian, actor, and cabaretist.
- He was friends with Édith Piaf, Ernest Ansermet, Jacques Brel, Jean Poiret, Michel Serrault and met also with Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz.
- He gave his last interview in December, 1981 at his home, where he confided that "I have always tried my best to be a poet." One of Lausanne's parks, on the Avenue du Théâtre, now bears his name.
- He served in the Swiss Army during World War I in Soubey, Jura, recalling that he defended the bridge that crosses the Doubs River.
