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London, United Kingdom (1946 – present)
Birkin was born in London, United Kingdom to David Birkin, a Royal Navy commander and World War II espionage hero, and Judy Campbell, an actress in Noel Coward musicals. Her great aunt was Freda Dudley Ward, a mistress of Edward VIII while he was Prince of Wales
Birkin emerged in the swinging ‘60s in London, starring as one of the models in the controversial film Blowup in 1966.
In 1968, Birkin went to France to audition for the lead female role in Slogan. Though she did not speak French, she got the role.
In 1969, she and Serge Gainsbourg released the song “Je t’aime… Moi non plus” (“I love you… me neither”), written by Gainsbourg and featuring both of them singing, which caused a scandal for its sexual explicitness. Arguably due in part to the publicity it got from being banned by radio stations in Italy, Sweden, Spain, and the UK, it was a commercial success all over Europe. The song’s fame is a result of its salacious lyrics (sung in French) against a background of female moaning and groaning, culminating in an orgasm at the song’s conclusion (which some claim to be the result of Jane and Serge actually engaging in sex during the recording of the song).
Birkin took a short break from her acting career in 1971-72, but returned as Brigitte Bardot’s lover in Don Juan (or if Don Juan were a woman) in 1973.
In 1975, she appeared in Gainsbourg’s first film, also titled Je t’aime… moi non plus, which created quite a stir for its frank examination of sexual ambiguity. For this performance she was nominated for a Best Actress César Award.
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Jane Birkin sings Serge Gainsbourg
City Recital Hall Angel Place, Sydney, Australia
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Jane Birkin sings Serge Gainsbourg
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Jane Birkin sings Serge Gainsbourg
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Les artistes EMI viennent en aide aux victimes du Japon.
7 Apr 2011 | from www.janebirkin-lesite.com
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Retrouvez Jane Birkin en concert dans toute la France
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Nouvel album live : "Au Palace"
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Nouveau single "Madame"
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