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Jean-Pierre Bourtayre(1942-2024)

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  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Jean-Pierre Bourtayre was born on 31 January 1942 in Paris, France. He was a composer, known for Same Old Song (1997), Cross (1987) and Space Cobra (1982). He was married to Isabelle Appay and Brigitte Ansermet. He died on 4 March 2024 in Chatou, Yvelines, France.
BornJanuary 31, 1942
DiedMarch 4, 2024(82)
BornJanuary 31, 1942
DiedMarch 4, 2024(82)
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Known for

Same Old Song (1997)
Same Old Song
7.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 1997
Roland Giraud and Michel Sardou in Cross (1987)
Cross
4.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 1987
Space Cobra (1982)
Space Cobra
8.3
TV Series
  • Soundtrack
The Time Masters (1982)
The Time Masters
7.3
  • Music Department
  • 1982

Credits

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Music Department

  • Thierry Genovese, Rcn, and Yossi Benavraham in Il était une fois (2024)
    Il était une fois
    Podcast Series
    • additional music
    • 2025
  • Champs-Elysées (1982)
    Champs-Elysées
    6.5
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music
    • 1982–2013
  • Les années F.M. (1992)
    Les années F.M.
    TV Series
    • composer: main titles
    • 1992
  • The Time Masters (1982)
    The Time Masters
    7.3
    • composer: songs
    • 1982

Composer

  • Ben Mazué - Magnolias for Ever (Cover)
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2019
  • Matt Pokora in M. Pokora: Alexandrie, Alexandra (2017)
    M. Pokora: Alexandrie, Alexandra
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2017
  • YouHumour (2008)
    YouHumour
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 2014
  • Vivement lundi (1988)
    Vivement lundi
    3.8
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1988–1992
  • Hello Beatrice (1984)
    Hello Beatrice
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1984
  • The Time Masters (1982)
    The Time Masters
    7.3
    • Composer
    • 1982
  • Gaston Phoebus (1978)
    Gaston Phoebus
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Composer
    • 1978
  • Romuald in Romuald: Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va (1974)
    Romuald: Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1974
  • Schulmeister, espion de l'empereur (1971)
    Schulmeister, espion de l'empereur
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1974
  • Arsène Lupin (1971)
    Arsène Lupin
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1971–1974
  • Les voraces (1973)
    Les voraces
    5.2
    • Composer
    • 1973
  • Les évasions célèbres (1972)
    Les évasions célèbres
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1972
  • Macédoine (1970)
    Macédoine
    6.4
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Le coeur fou (1970)
    Le coeur fou
    6.6
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • 36, le grand tournant (1970)
    36, le grand tournant
    • Composer
    • 1970

Soundtrack

  • Tout le monde a son mot à dire (2017)
    Tout le monde a son mot à dire
    6.3
    TV Series
    • music: "Ça s'en Va et ça Revient", "Alexandrie Alexandra"
    • 2026
  • Le grand échiquier (2018)
    Le grand échiquier
    6.2
    TV Series
    • music: "Magnolias For Ever", "La Musique Américaine", "Toi et Moi contre le Monde Entier", "Le Chanteur Malheureux"
    • 2026
  • Stars 80 vs Stars 90: La Grande Battle
    TV Special
    • music: "Alexandrie Alexandra"
    • 2025
  • Franck Dubosc and Laure Calamy in How to Make a Killing (2024)
    How to Make a Killing
    6.5
    • music: "L'Amour comme à 16 ans"
    • 2024
  • La nuit des Molières (1987)
    La nuit des Molières
    5.8
    TV Series
    • music: "Champs Élysées"
    • 2024
  • Vincent Niclo and Julia Vignali in Les 50 ans du Disco - les stars chantent pour le Sidaction (2023)
    Les 50 ans du Disco - les stars chantent pour le Sidaction
    TV Special
    • music: "Magnolias For Ever", "Alexandrie Alexandra"
    • 2023
  • Matti Rönkä and Mervi Kallio in Hengaillaan (2023)
    Hengaillaan
    5.8
    TV Series
    • music: "Penkki, puu ja Puistotie" (Un Banc, un Arbre, une Rue)
    • 2023
  • Minka Kuustonen in Armi Aavikko - siinä välissä olin elossa (2021)
    Armi Aavikko - siinä välissä olin elossa
    7.0
    Podcast Series
    • writer: "Kesän lapsi" (Viva America)
    • 2021
  • Rembob'Ina (2018)
    Rembob'Ina
    5.8
    TV Series
    • music: "Gentleman Cambrioleur"
    • music: "Cobra"
    • 2020–2021
  • Omar Sy in Lupin (2021)
    Lupin
    7.5
    TV Series
    • music: "Gentleman Cambrioleur"
    • 2021
  • Just Dance 2021 (2020)
    Just Dance 2021
    6.4
    Video Game
    • music: "Alexandrie Alexandra"
    • 2020
  • Taratata (1993)
    Taratata
    7.5
    TV Series
    • music: "Alexandrie Alexandra"
    • 2020
  • Ella Kanninen and Mikko Kekäläinen in Puoli seitsemän (2009)
    Puoli seitsemän
    6.1
    TV Series
    • writer: "Kesän lapsi" (Viva America)
    • 2020
  • Minna Joenniemi in Yle Olohuone (2020)
    Yle Olohuone
    5.0
    TV Series
    • music: "Penkki, puu ja Puistotie" (Un Banc, un Arbre, une Rue)
    • 2020
  • Le grand concours (2003)
    Le grand concours
    5.1
    TV Series
    • music: "Alexandrie Alexandra"
    • 2019

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • J.P. Bourtayre
  • Born
    • January 31, 1942
    • Paris, France
  • Died
    • March 4, 2024
    • Chatou, Yvelines, France(Undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Isabelle Appay1983 - March 4, 2024 (his death)
  • Parents
    • Henri Bourtayre
  • Publicity listings
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