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Bertrand Cantat was born in Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France on March 5, 1964. Bertrand Cantat is listed as a guitarist, singer-songwriter and musician. That works out to 62 years old in 2026.
My Take
Bertrand Cantat forces an uncomfortable question I cannot dodge. As Noir Désir's frontman he was a towering figure in French rock, undeniably talented and intense. But his 2003 manslaughter conviction over the death of actress Marie Trintignant casts an unavoidable shadow. I do not believe talent absolves a person, and I find the impulse to separate the art from the act far harder here than the usual debate allows. He remains, for me, a case study in where artistry ends and accountability begins.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bertrand Cantat
- Name (Japanese)
- ベルトラン・カンタ
- Reading
- べるとらん・かんた
- Born
- March 5, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer-songwriter / musician
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertrand%20Cantat
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q545516
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bertrand Cantat born?
Born March 5, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Bertrand Cantat from?
Bertrand Cantat is from Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.
What does Bertrand Cantat do?
Bertrand Cantat works as guitarist, singer-songwriter, musician.
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