Portrait of Jane Birkin. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Jane Birkin

Active
1966 — 2023

British-French actress and singer (1946–2023).

Quick Facts

Jane Birkin at a glance: birthday, roots and career.

Born
Died
2023-07-16
Occupation
singer · film actor · stage actor · recording artist · screenwriter · film director · fashion model · actor · director · model · musician · pop singer
Citizenship
United Kingdom · France
Birthplace
London · Marylebone

Relationships

Jane Birkin’s love life and family, with the names and dates in one place.

Spouses & partners

Music & Artistry

Jane Birkin’s sound, instruments and record labels at a glance.

Genres

  • pop music

Instruments

  • voice

Record labels

  • Universal Music Group
  • Fontana Records
  • Philips Records
  • Capitol Records

Awards & Nominations

Jane Birkin’s awards and nominations, from standout wins to the full list below.

YearAward / categoryResult
2022-04-15Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ Received
2021Victory of honor Received
2019-02-04Honorary Lumière Award Received
2018The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette Received
2015-05-15Officer of the National Order of Merit Received
1992Victoires de la Musique – Female artist of the year Received
1987César Award for Best Actress
La Femme de ma vie
Nominated
1985César Award for Best Actress
The Pirate
Nominated
2001Officer of the Order of the British Empire Received

Education

Jane Birkin’s education and training.

  • École Jeannine Manuel
  • Miss Ironside's School

Languages

Jane Birkin’s languages: English and French.

Native language

  • English

Spoken, written or signed

  • French
  • English

Audience Snapshots

Jane Birkin’s following through the years — dated snapshots, not live audiences.

Platform / accountAudienceRecorded
YouTube38,400
YouTube34,900
YouTube31,700
YouTube17,900
YouTube16,200
YouTube12,700

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q212873 ↗
Biographical data from Wikidata (CC0). Book icons link to supporting references where available; unlinked icons indicate a missing reference.
Portrait source & license ↗

Facts retrieved .