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William Sheller (b. 1946)

Alias:
William Desboeuf

Birthplace:
Paris, France

Born:
July 9, 1946

Biography from TheMovieDB

Born on 9 July 1946 in Paris to an American soldier and a French mother, William Desboeuf was raised in Ohio until he was 7. He then went back to France to live with his mother's parents, who worked in the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Palais Garnier.  A prominent artist of French popular music since the 1970s, William Sheller has the particularity of being one of the few singers of French chanson who has benefited from a solid background in classical music. This has influenced his repertoire with a sophisticated musical style, combining elements of classical music with chanson and symphonic rock.  Additionally, he has also written film music and songs or arrangements for other artists (Titanic, Dalida, Joe Dassin, Barbara... etc.).

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Music:
1982  Singles
1990  Excalibur
1993  The Last Writer

Original Music Composer:
1969  Erotissimo
1971  Too Small My Friend
1982  Singles
1988  Envoyez les violons
1990  Excalibur
1993  The Last Writer

Writer:
1969  Erotissimo
1971  Too Small My Friend
1982  Singles
1988  Envoyez les violons
1990  Excalibur
1993  The Last Writer

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