Who Is Jane Birkin?, Age, Education, Films, Albums, Awards, Family, Net Worth: Born on December 14, 1946, Jane Birkin, officially known as Jane Mallory Birkin was an English singer and actress.
She developed a passion for singing and acting at a younger age, was consistent throughout her career, and rose to become one of the most sought-after acts.
The London-born actress became a household name following her role in the 1966 film, Blow Up, in which she controversially appeared naked in a threesome sex scene.
Her acting credits included films such as; The Prodigal Daughter, Dark Places, Wonderwall, Same Old Song, Slogan, Romance Of A Horsethief, and Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eye, among others.
As a singer, she attained international fame and notability for her decade-long musical and romantic partnership with Serge Gainsbourg, a singer, songwriter, actor, composer, and director.
In 1968, Birkin met Serge Gainsbourg while co-starring with him in Slogan. The duo went ahead to release their debut album Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg in 1969.
Under Gainsbourg’s direction, Birkin also appeared in the controversial film Je t’aime moi non plus and went on to star in Death On The Nile, and Evil Under The Sun.
She also had a prolific career as an actress. Birkin was also a model and came to be widely seen as a fashion trendsetter, inspiring the Birkin handbag, a style put into production by Hermes.
In 2021, she suffered a stroke and was forced to cancel several concerts that year. Birkin again canceled shows in March 2022 after breaking her shoulder blade.
Sadly, the celebrated English singer and actress has died. Jane Birkin passed away at 76 on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
According to reports, she was found dead at home in Paris. However, at this time of writing, the cause of her death is yet to be made public.
Birkin was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2001 for her services to acting and British-French cultural relations. She had also been awarded the French Ordre National du Mérite in 2004 and 2015
At the time of this report, the family was planning her final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
Jane Birkin Date Of Birth
Jane Birkin was born on December 14, 1946, in Marylebone, London. She celebrated her 76th birthday in December last year (2022) before she died in July 2023.
Jane Birkin Height & Weight
Jane Birkin’s height and weight were unknown at this time of writing.
Jane Birkin Education
Not much is known about the educational background of the late singer and actress. However, per our checks, Jane Birkin attended Miss Ironside’s School in Kensington. She was also educated at Upper Chine School, Isle of Wight.
Jane Birkin Films
Jane Birkin starred in several films including; Slogan, La Piscine, La Femme et le TGV, Quai d’Orsay, Twice Born, Crimson Winter, The Very Merry Widows, Merci Docteur Rey, Kaleidoscope, A Hell of a Day, Cinderella, The Last September, Same Old Song, La Belle Noiseuse, Daddy Nostalgie, Kung-Fu Master, and Keep Your Right Up, among others.
Jane Birkin Albums
As a singer, Jane Birkin served the music community with a number of studio albums and live albums including; Di doo dah (1973), Lolita Go Home (1975), Ex fan des sixties (1978), Baby Alone in Babylone (1983), Lost Song (1987), Jane Birkin au Bataclan (1987), Amours des feintes (1990), Intégral au Casino de Paris (1992), Intégral à l’Olympia (1996), Versions Jane (1996), À la légère (1999), Arabesque (2002), Rendez-vous (2004), Fictions (2006), Enfants d’Hiver (2008), Au palace (live) (2009), Birkin/Gainsbourg: Le symphonique (2017), and Oh! Pardon tu dormais… (2020).
She also recorded one studio album and one live album with Serge Gainsbourg. The albums are; Je t’aime… moi non plus (studio), and Jane Birkin Sings Serge Gainsbourg via Japan (live)
Jane Birkin Awards And Honours
In 2001, Jane Birkin was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE). She was also awarded the French Ordre National du Mérite in 2004 and 2015.
She won the “Best Actress” award at the 1985 Orleans Film Festival for Leave All Fair. In 2018, Birkin received the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun.
Jane Birkin Family
Jane Birkin was born in Marylebone, London to her parents; Judy Campbell (mother) and David Birkin (father). Her mother was an English actress, best known for her work on stage while her father was a Royal Navy lieutenant commander and World War II spy.
Jane Birkin is not the only child of her parents; Judy Campbell (mother) and David Birkin (father). She has two other siblings; a brother known as Andrew Birkin and a sister named Linda Mary Birkin
Andrew Birkin, born on December 9, 1945, is an English screenwriter and director. He’s married to Karen Birkin and has been blessed with three children; David Birkin, Ned Birkin, and Anno Birkin
Linda Mary Birkin was born on February 21, 1950. She’s married to Michael Jephson. The couple share three children; Jack Norreys William Orlando Jephson, Henry Denham Robert Arthur Jephson, and George Mountenay David Aubrey Jephson.
Jane Birkin was married to John Barry, a British composer and conductor of film music. Jane and John got married in 1965 and divorced in 1968.
John Barry composed the scores for eleven of the James Bond films between 1963 and 1987. He also arranged and performed the “James Bond Theme” for the first film in the series, 1962’s Dr. No
Following Jane’s separation from John Barry, she had a romantic and creative relationship with the French singer, actor, and director, Serge Gainsbourg.
Jane and Serge met on the set of Slogan in 1968. They were together for 12 years but never married, despite rumors and misreporting that they were married.
Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg separated in 1980, due to Gainsbourg’s alcoholism and violence.
John Barry died on January 30, 2011, while Serge Gainsbourg died on March 2, 1991.
Jane Birkin was blessed with three children; Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kate Barry, and Lou Doillon.
During her marriage with John Barry, the couple had a daughter named, Kate Barry, born on 8 April 1967.
She was a fashion photographer, who worked for Vogue and The Sunday Times Magazine. Kate died on 11th December 2013
During Jane Birkin’s romantic and creative relationship with Serge Gainsbourg, they had a daughter, Charlotte Gainsbourg, born on July 21, 1971.
Charlotte is an actress and singer. At age 12, She made her musical debut with her father on the song “Lemon Incest” and released an album with her father at 15.
Since 1991, Charlotte has been in a relationship with Yvan Attal, a French actor, scriptwriter, and director. The love birds share two kids together; a son known as Ben Attal and a daughter named; Alice Attal.
On 4 September 1982, Jane Birkin gave birth to her third daughter, Lou Doillon, from her relationship with director Jacques Doillon. Lou is a singer, musician, actress, and model.
Jane Birkin Net Worth
At the time of her death, Jane Birkin had an estimated net worth of about $20 million. The English made such an amount from her career as an actress and singer.
Jane Birkin began appearing in films during the 1960s. She landed the lead role in the 1969 French movie “Slogan” with singer, actor, and director, Serge Gainsbourg.
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