David Hallyday - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 14, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Age | 59 |
| Birthplace | Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also David Hallyday's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Being a successful pop-rock musician in France, as well as his work as a songwriter, and for his family heritage as the son of Johnny Hallyday and Sylvie Vartan. |
Intro
David Hallyday is a French singer, songwriter, and race car driver. He is also known for being the son of legendary French rock singer Johnny Hallyday and actress Sylvie Vartan.
Early Life & Background
David Hallyday was born as David Michael Benjamin Smet on August 14, 1966, in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France. He is the son of iconic French singer Johnny Hallyday and popular Bulgarian-French singer Sylvie Vartan. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in music, David was exposed to the entertainment industry from an early age.
Career Highlights
- Released his debut album, 'True Cool', in 1988, which included the hit single 'High'.
- Composed music for his father's albums and for Sylvie Vartan.
- Scored the title track 'Un Paradis/Un Enfer' for the film 'The Fifth Element' (1997).
- Has released multiple successful solo albums in France, including 'Rock 'n' Heart' and 'Révélation'.
- Competes as an amateur race car driver, including appearances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Trivia
- David Hallyday is fluent in both French and English.
- His sister is the French actress and model Laura Smet.
FAQs
People also ask
David Hallyday is 59 years old.
David Hallyday was born the 14 August 1966.
Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
On His Birth-Day
About August 14th, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 14, 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 became the first U.S. spacecraft to orbit the Moon, capturing detailed photographs of potential Apollo landing sites.
- Day of the week: August 14th, 1966 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful
- #1 UK song: With A Girl Like You by Troggs
- Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols
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