Serge Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop, he was renowned for often provocative releases which caused uproar in France, dividing public opinion. His artistic output ranged from his early work in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé to later efforts in rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica. Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorise, although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians.

2 April 1928

Born on the same birth date (2 April 1928): David Robinson (horticulturist) • Joseph Bernardin • Roy Masters (commentator)

Born on the same birth day (2 April): Alec Guinness • Caroline Dean • David Frankel • Dillon Bassett • Edward Egan • George MacDonald Fraser • Hans Rosenthal • Jack Brabham • John C. Whitehead • John Larsson • Paul Triquet • Rita Gam • Roald Als • Rudra Rajasingham • Sonny Throckmorton • Tua Forsström • Walter Chrysler • Zach Bryan

Born in the same month (April 1928): Alan Clark • Anahit Perikhanian • Azlan Shah of Perak • Hardy Krüger • Jean-François Paillard • Johnny Gavin (footballer) • Orlando Sirola • Robert Byrne (chess player) • Shirley Temple • Tom Lehrer • Victor Lownes