- 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 Matchstick Men (2003), Joy (2015) and Gangster No. 1 (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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