Jean Villard Gilles, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jean Villard Gilles

Swiss actor and singer (1895-1982)

Date of Birth: 02-Jun-1895

Place of Birth: Vernex, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Date of Death: 26-Mar-1982

Profession: writer, poet, singer-songwriter, stage actor

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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.



Description	Danish photographer
Date of birth/death	18 November 1935	14 January 2018
Location of birth	Copenhagen
Authority control	: Q689120 VIAF: 85027074 ISNI: 0000 0001 1772 9226 LCCN: n00027928 GND: 122067223 SUDOC: 052485188 WorldCat