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- Birth nameJacques Der Mikaëlian
- Jacques Hélian was born on June 7, 1912 in Paris, France. He was a composer and writer, known for The Little Thief (1988), Jacquot of Nantes (1991) and 200.000 voor Antwerpen (1959). He was married to Bernadette Gagnard, Louise Dupel and Colette Mille. He died on June 29, 1986 in Paris, France.
- SpousesBernadette Gagnard(July 28, 1962 - June 29, 1986) (his death)Louise Dupel(January 5, 1953 - November 30, 1961) (divorced)Colette Mille(April 16, 1947 - November 3, 1952) (divorced)
- RelativesChristiane Legrand(Niece or Nephew)Michel Legrand(Niece or Nephew)
- February 18, 1948, he orchestrated the first recording of the French song "C'est si bon" which was written in 1947 by Henri Betti (music) and André Hornez (lyrics). The singer was Jean Marco.
- From 1943 to 1949, he orchestrated six French songs composed by Henri Betti : "La Fête à Neu-Neu" (lyrics by Maurice Chevalier and Maurice Vandair) in 1943, "Le Régiment des Mandolines" in 1946, "Le Chapeau à Plumes" and "Le Charbon de la Ruhr" (lyrics by Maurice Vandair) in 1947, "C'est si bon" (lyrics by André Hornez) in 1948 and "Maître Pierre" (lyrics by Jacques Plante) in 1949.
- Jean Marco was the singer of his orchestra from 1947 to his death in 1953.
- Former brother in law of Raymond Legrand.
- The female singers in his orchestra were nicknamed "Les Hélianes" and their names were Alice Herald, Claude Evelyne, Claudine Meunier, Lou Darley, Nadine Young, Rita Castel and Denise Varene.
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