Kavinsky Biography: Partner, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Songs & DJ, Movies

Vincent Pierre Claude Belorgey, known professionally as Kavinsky, is a French musician, producer, DJ, and actor, renowned for his retro synthwave music that evokes the electropop soundtracks of 1980s films.

His signature track, “Nightcall,” gained global recognition after its inclusion in the 2011 film Drive, cementing his status as a pioneer of the synthwave genre.

Kavinsky’s music, often tied to his fictional persona—a zombie who re-emerged in 2006 after crashing his Ferrari Testarossa in 1986—blends cinematic storytelling with pulsating electronic beats.

His work with labels like Record Makers and collaborations with artists like Daft Punk and The Weeknd have made him a key figure in French electronic music.

Profile

• Full Name: Vincent Pierre Claude Belorgey
• Stage Name: Kavinsky
• Born: 31 July 1975
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Seine-Saint-Denis, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Musician, Producer, DJ, Actor
• Height: 5’11”
• Parents: Mr. Belorgey, Mrs. Belorgey
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Vincent Pierre Claude Belorgey was born on July 31, 1975, in Seine-Saint-Denis, France, to parents whose names are not publicly disclosed.

Growing up in a working-class suburb, he developed an early obsession with cinema, watching thousands of films that later shaped his music’s nostalgic aesthetic.

A self-described average student, he learned piano autodidactically at a local youth center, initially playing on a melodica and Casio synth. Kavinsky attended a specialized high school, earning a Brevet de Technicien Dessinateur Maquettiste (technical drawing certificate).

His ethnicity is French, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Kavinsky, began his career as an actor, appearing in films like Nonfilm (2001) and Steak (2007), directed by his friend Quentin Dupieux (Mr. Oizo).

Inspired by Dupieux and Jackson Fourgeaud, he transitioned to music in 2005, adopting the Kavinsky persona—a zombie Testarossa driver reborn in 2006. His debut EP, Teddy Boy (2006), released on Record Makers, featured tracks like “Testarossa Autodrive,” recorded on a Yamaha DX7 and an old Apple computer from Dupieux.

He toured with Daft Punk, Justice, and SebastiAn in 2007, gaining early recognition in the French electro scene.

Kavinsky’s breakthrough came with his 2010 EP Nightcall, featuring the track “Nightcall,” co-produced by Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and featuring Lovefoxxx of CSS.

The song’s inclusion in Drive (2011) propelled it to number 10 on the French charts, with 72 weeks of chart presence, and it appeared in The Lincoln Lawyer and Grand Theft Auto V.

His debut album, OutRun (2013), produced with SebastiAn, debuted at number two in France and won a Victoire de la Musique for Electronic Album of the Year. Tracks like “ProtoVision” and “Odd Look” (featuring The Weeknd) were used in BMW and Mercedes ads, reinforcing his automotive-themed brand.

After a seven-year hiatus, Kavinsky returned with his second album, Reborn (2022), featuring singles like “Renegade” and “Zenith” with Prudence and Morgan Phalen.

The album, co-produced by Gaspard Augé and Victor Le Masne, showcased a more organic sound with real instruments, earning praise for its cinematic quality.

In 2024, he performed “Nightcall” with Angèle and Phoenix at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony and “Roadgame” at the Paralympics, boosting his global profile. Recent X posts from 2024 highlight his ongoing festival performances, including Lollapalooza Paris, affirming his enduring influence in synthwave.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kavinsky
• Facebook Handle: Kavinsky
• Twitter Handle: @kavinsky

Personal Life

Kavinsky, has never been married and has no children. He keeps his personal life private, with no confirmed romantic relationships publicly disclosed.

Discography

• Teddy Boy (EP, 2006)
• 1986 (EP, 2007)
• Blazer (EP, 2008)
• Nightcall (EP, 2010)
• OutRun (2013)
• Odd Look (EP, 2013)
• Sovereign (single, 2014)
• Reborn (2022)

Filmography

• Nonfilm (2001)
• Aaltra (2004)
• Atomik Circus (2004)
• Ultranova (2005)
• Steak (2007)

Net Worth

Kavinsky, has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million USD.

His wealth stems from his music career, including album sales, streaming revenue from platforms like Spotify (with over 4 million monthly listeners), and global tours at festivals like Lollapalooza and CRSSD.

Additional income comes from sync licensing for films (Drive), video games (Grand Theft Auto V), and advertisements (BMW, Mercedes).