Singer, actor, composer, and world-class professional poker player, Patrick
Bruel rose to fame during the 1990s, first as a teen idol and then as one of the
leading lights of French chanson in the 21st century. Born in Tlemcen, Algeria
on 14 May 1959, he originally set his sights on becoming a professional football
player but was turned onto music after seeing the legendary Michel Sardou
perform in 1975. His initial dealings with the spotlight came via acting,
specifically a role in 1979's Le Coup de sirocco, while his first single "Vide"
(Empty) arrived in 1982. He fared better ...