Théo Sarapo
Théo Sarapo | |
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Sarapo with his wife Édith Piaf on stage in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 1962 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Théophanis Lamboukas 26 January 1936 Paris, France |
| Died | 28 August 1970 (aged 34) Limoges, France |
| Genres | Chanson |
| Occupations | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1962–1970 |
Spouse | |
Théophanis Lamboukas (Greek: Θεοφάνης Λαμπουκάς; 26 January 1936 – 28 August 1970), professionally known as Théo Sarapo (French: [teo saʁapo]), was a French singer and actor. He started his career as a hairstylist and was influenced by Édith Piaf, whom he married a year before her death in 1962, to become a singer.