Édith Piaf Biography

Édith Piaf is best known as Singer, Songwriter, Cabaret Performer, Film Actress who has an estimated Net Worth of $20 Million. French singer best know for her Grammy Hall of Fame-inducted classic, “La Vie en Rose.” She was portrayed by Marion Cotillard in the 2007 film of the same name. She was born on December 19,1915, Paris, France. She was frequently referred to by the nickname “Little Sparrow.” She was raised by prostitutes who worked at her mother's brothel. She worked as a street singer after having her first daughter when she was seventeen. In 1944, she discovered Yves Montand in Paris and made him part of her act. She married Jacques Pills on September 20, 1952 and, after their divorce in 1956, she remarried Theo Sarapo on October 9, 1962. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Édith Piaf Bio, Wiki

Best Known ForPop Singer
Nick NameÉdith Piaf, La Môme Piaf (The Little Sparrow), The French Billie Holiday
Full NameÉdith Giovanna Gassion
Birth PlaceParis, France
ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Cabaret Performer, Film Actress
ManagerÉdith Piaf was managed by Louis Leplee, her first manager.
Family
  • Father – Louis Alphonse Gassion (Singer, Street Performer of Acrobats)
  • Mother – Annetta Giovanna Margherita (Maillard) (Café Singer)
  • Others – Simone “Mômone” Berteaut (Half-Sister), Denise Gassion (Younger Half-Sister), Victor Alphonse Gassion (Paternal Grandfather) (Horseman in the circus), Pierre François Gassion (Paternal Great Grandfather), Augustine Duval (Paternal Great Grandmother), Louise Léontine Deschamps (Paternal Grandmother), Louis François Descamps (Paternal Great Grandfather), Elisabeth Lucier (Paternal Great Grandmother), Auguste Eugène Maillard (Maternal Grandfather), Stanislas Maillard (Maternal Great Grandfather), Marie Victorine Crétois (Maternal Great Grandmother), Emma Saïd ben Mohamed (Maternal Grandmother), Saïd ben Mohamed (Maternal Great Grandfather), Margarita Bracco (Maternal Great Grandmother)
GenreCabaret, Torch songs, Chanson, Musical theatre
LabelPathé Records, Capitol Records/EMI (US and Canada), Parlophone/WEA
Build TypeSlim
NationalityFrench
AgeShe was born on December 19, 1915.
Death DateOct 11, 1963 (age 47)
Date of BirthDecember 19,1915
Zodiac SignSagittarius
Height4 ft 9¾ in or 146.5 cm
Weight45 kg or 99 lbs
Sexual OrientationBisexual
Distinctive Features
  • Petite stature
  • Touching, impactful mezzo-soprano vocals
  • Her black dress
EthnicityWhite
Hair ColorDark Brown
Eye ColorDark Brown
Net Worth$20 Million

Édith Piaf Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth 2020$20 Million
Income SourceUnknown

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