Eddy Mitchell Biography: Height, Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Movies, Songs, Career
Eddy Mitchell, also known as Claude Moine, is a legendary French singer-songwriter and actor whose gravelly voice and American-inspired rock ‘n’ roll style have shaped decades of French music.
A pioneer of yé-yé rock with Les Chaussettes Noires in the 1950s and a César Award winner for acting, he blends country, blues, and chanson française across over 40 albums, captivating audiences with hits like La Dernière Séance.
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- Full Name: Claude Moine
- Stage Name: Eddy Mitchell
- Born: July 3, 1942
- Age: 83 years old
- Birthplace: Paris, France
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter, Actor
- Height: 178 cm
- Religion: unknown
- Parents: Robert Moine and Mrs. Moine
- Siblings: Gisèle and Pierre
- Spouse: Muriel Bailleul
- Children: Eddy Moine, Maryline Moine, Pamela Moine
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $20 million to $30 million
Early Life and Education
Eddy Mitchell was born on July 3, 1942, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement to Robert Moine, a bus repairman for the RATP transport system, and his wife, a bank employee.
Raised in a modest working-class family in the Belleville neighborhood, he was the youngest of three children, with siblings Gisèle and Pierre.
Career
Mitchell launched his career in 1959 with Les Chaussettes Noires, France’s first major rock band, selling two million records by 1961 with hits like Daniela.
Going solo in 1963, he recorded in London, Memphis, and Nashville, collaborating with legends like Jimmy Page and Booker T. Jones.
His 40+ albums span rock, country, and ballads, including Sur la route de Memphis.
An actor since 1970, he earned a 1996 César for Le Bonheur est dans le pré and hosted TV’s La Dernière Séance (1981–1998) on American films.
Now semi-retired, his influence endures through tributes and royalties.
Social Media
- Facebook: @EddyMitchellOfficiel
Personal Life
Eddy Mitchell, now 83, has been married to Muriel Bailleul since 1980, after his 1961–1979 union with Françoise Lavit ended amid career demands; Lavit died in a 1979 car accident.
He shares three children with Lavit: son Eddy Moine (born 1962, a musician), daughter Maryline Moine (born 1965, rock band leader), and daughter Pamela Moine (born 1971).
Net Worth
Eddy Mitchell’s estimated net worth ranges from $20 million to $30 million, accumulated from six decades of album sales exceeding 20 million units, global tours, acting roles in over 30 films, and TV hosting fees.
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