- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAlexandre Sacha Distel
- Sacha Distel was born on January 29, 1933 in Paris, France. He was an actor and composer, known for Les Associés (2003), Joy (2015) and Gangster Number One (2000). He was married to Francine Distel. He died on July 22, 2004 in Rayol-Canadel, Var, France.
- SpouseFrancine Distel(January 25, 1963 - July 22, 2004) (his death, 2 children)
- Children
- ParentsLionia DistelAndrée Ventura
- RelativesRay Ventura(Aunt or Uncle)Anne Ventura(Cousin)
- Chiseled cheekbones
- His smile
- Made his British theatre debut as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn in the London West End production of the Bob Fosse musical Chicago in 2001.
- He was awarded the Legion of Honor.
- Is mentioned in the song "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)" by Peter Sarstedt.
- In 1997 France's highest civilian award "The Legion of Honor" was bestowed on him.
- He was voted "best guitarist" by Jazz Hot magazine and by several critics in the 1950s.
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